I. ə̇nˈgrān, ˈin| ̷ ̷ transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: in- (II) + grain (n.)
1. obsolete : engrain 1
2. : to work into the natural texture or mental or moral constitution : infix deeply : saturate , imbue
Synonyms: see infuse
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: from the phrase (dyed) in grain
1. obsolete : dyed with kermes
2.
a. : made of fiber (as wool) that is dyed before being spun into yarn
b. : made of yarn that is dyed before being knitted
ingrain hose
3. : of or relating to the formation of a dye or color by chemical reaction on the fiber
4. : thoroughly worked in : innate , native
ingrain stubbornness of character
III. noun
( -s )
1. : an article made with ingrain yarns ; specifically : ingrain carpet
2. : innate quality or character