alkanets
|al-ka-nets|
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/ˈælkəˌnɛts/
(alkanet)
red dye plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkanet' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'alcannette,' which came from Old French 'alcannette,' derived from Arabic 'al-ḥinnā' meaning 'the henna.'
Historical Evolution
'alcannette' transformed into the modern English word 'alkanet' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant used for dyeing, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the borage family, whose root is used to produce a red dye.
The alkanet root is often used in cosmetics for its natural dye.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 04:36