ALKANET


Meaning of ALKANET in English

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

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