Cochineal and Ruby

Cochineal noun - Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye.

Ruby and cochineal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruby" instead an adjective "Cochineal".

Ruby adjective - Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.

Cochineal and ruby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cochineal" instead an adjective "Ruby".

Nearby Words: rubye, rubie