About The Word Fucus
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Fucus
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What's The Definition Of Fucus?
[n] any member of the genus Fucus
Synonyms | Synonyms for Fucus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Fucus: See Also | genus Fucus | rockweed Fucus In Webster's Dictionary \Fu"cus\, n.; pl. {Fuci}. [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as
a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]
1. A paint; a dye; also, false show. [Obs.]
2. (Bot.) A genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a
dull brownish green color; rockweed.
Note: Formerly most marine alg? were called fuci.
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