'Fucus' definitions:
Definition of 'fucus'
From: WordNet
noun
Any member of the genus Fucus
Definition of 'Fucus'
From: GCIDE
- 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.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Bot.) A genus of tough, leathery seaweeds, usually of a dull brownish green color; rockweed. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Formerly most marine alg[ae] were called fuci. [1913 Webster]