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