English Explanatory Dictionary

fucus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any alga of the genus Fucus.
  2. A skin cosmetic, a wash or colouring for the skin.
  3. A veil, pretense, mask; an artifice, deception.
  4. Any dye or colouring.

Pronunciation

/ˈfjuː.kəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fucus.wav

Word forms

fucus fuci fucuses fukes

Etymology

From New Latin Fūcus, from Ancient Greek φῦκος (phûkos).

Derived words

fucusol
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