FUCUS

fucus

(noun) any member of the genus Fucus

Source: WordNet® 3.1

fucus (plural fuci or fucuses)

Any alga of the genus Fucus.

Source: Wiktionary

Fu"cus, n.; pl. Fuci. Etym: [L. rock lichen, orchil, used as a red dye, red or purple color, disguise, deceit.]

1. A paint; a dye; also, false show. [Obs.]

2. (Bot.)

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

Note: Formerly most marine alg were called fuci.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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23 May 2025

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”

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