Found 2 items, similar to Alkanet.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: alkanet alkanet n : perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers [syn: bugloss, Anchusa officinalis ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Alkanet Alkanet \Al"ka*net\ ([a^]l"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. of Sp. alcana, alhe[~n]a, in which al is the Ar. article. See Henna, and cf. Orchanet.] 1. (Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) (a) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet. (b) The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon. [1913 Webster]