alizarins
|a-li-za-rins|
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/əˈlɪzərɪnz/
(alizarin)
red dye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alizarin' originates from the French word 'alizarine', which was derived from the Arabic word 'al-'izār', meaning 'the juice'.
Historical Evolution
'alizarine' transformed from the Arabic word 'al-'izār' and eventually became the modern English word 'alizarin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the juice', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a red dye'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a red dye originally obtained from the root of the madder plant, used in dyeing and as a pigment.
The artist used alizarin to achieve a deep red hue in the painting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 08:51