alcanna
|al-can-na|
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/ælˈkænə/
red dye plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcanna' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-ḥinnā', where 'al-' meant 'the' and 'ḥinnā' referred to the henna plant.
Historical Evolution
'al-ḥinnā' transformed into the Spanish word 'alcana', and eventually became the modern English word 'alcanna'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the henna plant, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the plant used for red dye.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant, also known as Alkanet, used for its red dye extracted from the roots.
The alcanna plant is often used in traditional dyeing processes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/15 04:21