Definition of Alkanet. Meaning of Alkanet. Synonyms of Alkanet

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Definition of Alkanet

Alkanet
Alkanet 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.

Meaning of Alkanet from wikipedia

- up alkanet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Alkanet is the common name of several related plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae): Alkanet, Alkanna...
- Alkanna tinctoria, the dyer's alkanet or simply alkanet, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. Its roots are used to produce...
- sempervirens, commonly known as green alkanet or evergreen bugloss, and it is one of several related plants known as alkanet. It is a bristly, perennial plant...
- meat—traditionally lamb, mutton, or goat—and coloured and flavoured primarily by alkanet flower (or root) and Kashmiri chilies. It is one of the signature recipes...
- Anchusa officinalis, also knowns as common bugloss or common alkanet, is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to Europe and...
- Lithospermum arvense), known as field gromwell, corn gromwell, **** alkanet, and stone seed, is a flowering plant of the family Boraginaceae. It is...
- depleted of pollen and nectar. Well-known members of the family include: alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) borage (Borago officinalis) comfrey (Symphytum spp...
- Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt, Eritrea & Ethiopia) Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), for red color Alligator pepper, mbongo ****e (mbongochobi)...
- is a natural dye that is obtained from the extracts of the plant dyer's alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) which is found in the Mediterranean region. The dye...
- Anchusa (just like those of Alkanna and Lithospermum) contain anchusin (or alkanet-red), a red-brown resinoid colouring matter. It is insoluble in water,...