Definitions for orcein

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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

1. 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