What is another word for cudbear?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌdbe͡ə] (IPA) 
Cudbear is a dye that has been used for centuries for coloring textiles. There are several synonyms for the word cudbear, including orchil, litmus, and archil. All of these dyes are made from lichens, which are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. The lichens are harvested and then processed to extract the dye. Cudbear, orchil, litmus, and archil are all similar in their purple-blue color, but differ slightly depending on the species of lichen used and the processing methods. Despite their slight differences, they have all been used throughout history for dyeing fabrics, including wool, silk, and cotton.
