σανδαράκη

Etymology
Long taken to be an Oriental loanword from an source;  +, as  suggested already by  is possible, but not specifically attested. Beekes does not dismiss a origin, in view of the variation "κ/χ".

Has been connected with the synonymous 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1) sandarac, realgar
 * 2) red orpiment
 * 3) beebread