Definitions for orcein
orcein
or·ce·in
Spelling: [awr-see-in]
IPA: /ˈɔr si ɪn/
Orcein is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.
You can make 112 anagrams from letters in orcein (ceinor).
Definitions for orcein
noun
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a red dye, the principal coloring matter of cudbear and orchil, obtained by oxidizing an ammoniacal solution of orcinol.
Origin of orcein
1830-40; arbitrary alteration of orcin; see orcinol