CROTTLE


Meaning of CROTTLE in English

[ 'krɒt(ə)l ]

(also crotal )

■ noun a common lichen found on rocks, used in Scotland to make a dye for making tweed. [ Parmelia saxatilis and other species.]

Origin

C18: from Sc. Gaelic and Ir. crotal , crotan .

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