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alkanet

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  1. 1. n. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. (Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color. 2. (Bot.) (a) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet. (b) The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon. Source: webster
  6. 6. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria,which gives a fine deep red color. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers Source: ecdict

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