Alkanet

Definition of Alkanet

Al´ka`net   Pronunciation: ăl´kå`nĕt
n.1.(Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
2.(Bot.) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet.

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anchusa, Anchusa officinalis, bugloss
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