ANCHUSIN

Etymology

Noun

anchusin (uncountable)

(organic compound) A resinoid colouring matter obtained from alkanet root.

Anagrams

• unchains

Source: Wiktionary


An"chu*sin, n. Etym: [L. anchusa the plant alkanet, Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: A resinoid coloring matter obtained from alkanet root.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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