ALKANET


Meaning of ALKANET in English

n. 1 a any plant of the genus Alkanna, esp. A. tinctoria, yielding a red dye from its roots. b the dye itself. 2 any of various similar plants. [ME f. Sp. alcaneta dimin. of alcana f. Arab. al-hinna' the henna shrub]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.