[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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 algae were called fuci.
         1913 webster
see also:
fuci 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

fucus
     n : any member of the genus fucus
     also: fuci pl
see also:
fuci 

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