About The Word Alkanet
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Alkanet
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What's The Definition Of Alkanet?
[n] perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers
Synonyms | Synonyms for Alkanet: Anchusa officinalis | bugloss Related Terms | Find terms related to Alkanet: See Also | anchusa Alkanet In Webster's Dictionary \Al"ka*net\, 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.
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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