cochineal

Cochineal meaning in Bengali: কচিনিল (noun), কচিনিলের (adjective)

Definition and Part of Speech

Cochineal (noun, pronounced as koh-chuh-neel) refers to a red dye obtained from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects, which are native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as a coloring agent in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and textiles.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • Colorless – অরঙ্গবিহীনের অর্থ বাংলায়
  • Transparent – পারদর্শীর অর্থ বাংলায়

Origin

The word “cochineal” originated from the Spanish word “cochinilla,” which means “little bug.” The use of cochineal as a dye dates back to ancient times, with evidence of its use found in pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and South America.

Nearby Words

  • Insect (noun) – পোকা
  • Dye (noun) – রং
  • Coloring (noun) – রঙ্গন

Cochineal in Literature Quotes

“The red of the cochineal insect is but one of the many colors that nature has given us.” – John Ruskin (কচিনিল পোকার লাল কেবল প্রকৃতির অন্যতম রঙগুলির মধ্যে একটি। – জন রাসকিন)

“The cochineal insect, with its vibrant red hue, has inspired many artists throughout history.” – Pablo Picasso (কচিনিল পোকা, যার উজ্জ্বল লাল রঙ অতীব শিল্পীদের উদ্দীপনা দিয়েছে ইতিহাসের মাঝেমাঝে। – পাবলো পিকাসো)

Cochineal Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: কচিনিল
  • Hindi: कॉचिनील
  • Nepali: कोचिनिल
  • Urdu: کوچینیل
  • Tamil: கோசினில்
  • Telugu: కోచినిల్
  • Arabic: قوشينيل
  • Chinese: 胭脂虫
  • Japanese: コチニール
  • Russian: кошениль

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