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[えん(臙)·じ(脂)·むし(虫)]
enjimushi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

enjimushi
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enjimushi
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Root Words:

[えん(臙)·じ(脂) + むし(虫)]
enji + mushi

English Meaning(s) for 臙脂虫

noun
  1. cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus)
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Definition and Synonyms for 臙脂虫

Cochineal Insect Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti
Synonyms: えんじむし, コチニール
Cochineal Insect the source of a red dye
Synonyms: えんじむし, コチニール

Meanings for each kanji in 臙脂虫

» rouge
» fat; grease; tallow; lard; rosin; gum; tar
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 臙脂虫 is a member of

Scale Insect small homopterous insect that usually lives and feeds on plants and secretes a protective waxy covering
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