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Alkanet
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noun
Alkanet
n.
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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Words linked to "Alkanet" :
bugloss
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Anchusa officinalis
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anchusa
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