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Pronunciation : Fu"cus
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]
Definition : 1. A paint; a dye; also, false show. [Obs.]

2. (Bot.)

Defn: A genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a dull brownish green color; rockweed.

Note: Formerly most marine alg were called fuci.

pl. Fuci.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913