ALKANETS

Noun

alkanets

plural of alkanet

Anagrams

• kantelas

Source: Wiktionary


ALKANET

Al"ka*net, n. Etym: [Dim. of Sp. alcana, alhe, in which al is the Ar. article. See Henna, and cf. Orchanet.]

1. (Chem.)

Definition: A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.

2. (Bot.) (a) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet. (b) The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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