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Madder
/ˈmædə(ɹ)/
A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
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noun
- 1
A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
- 2
The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
- 3
A dye made from the plant.
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A deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
adjective
- 1
Of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
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