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noun • a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects • Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Family of beetles commonly known as seed beetles | ||||||
noun • seed beetles | ||||||||
| 28% | 11 | Family of beetles which includes leaf beetles | ||||||
noun • brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems | ||||||||
Red Food Dye From Beetles
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COCHINEAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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COCHINEAL
Updated: October 13, 2023
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