Plural of cudbear; multiple batches, sources, or types of the reddish-purple lichen-based dye.
Simple plural form of cudbear, following standard English pluralization rules by adding the suffix '-s'.
Different cudbears from various lichen sources produced slightly different shades, so dyers would blend them like wine makers blend grapes.
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