Found 2 items, similar to fucus.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: fucus
fucus
n : any member of the genus Fucus
[also:
fuci (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Fucus
Fucus
\Fu"cus\, n.; pl.
Fuci. [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as
a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]
1. A paint; a dye; also, false show. [Obs.]
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2. (Bot.) A genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a
dull brownish green color; rockweed.
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Note: Formerly most marine alg[ae] were called fuci.
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