ALKANET

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin alcannetta, from Arabic al-ḥanna, al-ḥinnā' the henna Date: 14th century 1. a European plant ( Alkanna tinctoria ) of the borage family, a red dyestuff prepared from the root, a Eurasian plant ( Anchusa officinalis ) of the borage family with delicate usually blue flowers