What is another word for quercitron?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɜːsɪtɹˌɒn] (IPA)

Quercitron is a dye extracted from the bark of the black oak tree, typically used to dye fabrics and textiles, especially in the 19th century. Some synonyms for quercitron include black oak bark extract, dyer's oak, yellow oak, and quercitron bark. These synonyms refer to the same dyeing substance, but they differ in their origins, applications, and historical significance. For example, black oak bark extract is a more generic term that can refer to any extraction of the black oak tree, while dyer's oak refers to the specific use of quercitron as a fabric dye. Similarly, yellow oak and quercitron bark both highlight the yellow pigment that can be extracted from the black oak's bark.

Synonyms for Quercitron:

What are the hypernyms for Quercitron?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Quercitron?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for quercitron (as nouns)

Usage examples for Quercitron

Silk cannot be dyed a full scarlet; but a colour approaching to scarlet may be given to it, by first impregnating the stuff with murio-sulphate of tin, and afterwards dyeing it in equal parts of cochineal and quercitron bark.
"The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,"
Mary Eaton

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