transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈal-kə-ˌnet ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin alcannetta, from Arabic al-ḥanna, al-ḥinnā' the henna
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : a European plant ( Alkanna tinctoria ) of the borage family ; also : its root
b. : a red dyestuff prepared from the root
2. : a Eurasian plant ( Anchusa officinalis ) of the borage family with delicate usually blue flowers