crottles Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown or purple dyes are made
    crottle; crottal; crotal.

WordNet


Crot"tles noun plural
Etymology
Gael. crotal.
Definitions
  1. A name given to various lichens gathered for dyeing. Scot.

Webster 1913