ALIZARIN


Meaning of ALIZARIN in English

n.1 the red colouring matter of madder root, used in dyeing.

2 (attrib.) (of a dye) derived from or similar to this pigment.

Etymology: F alizarine f. alizari madder f. Arab. al-' isara pressed juice f. ' asara to press fruit

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.