Definition of Alkanet
1. Noun. Perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers.
Definition of Alkanet
1. n. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
Definition of Alkanet
1. a European plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Alkanet
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1. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red colour.
2. A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet. The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon.
Origin: Dim. Of Sp. Alcana, alhea, in which al is the Ar. Article. See Henna, and cf. Orchanet.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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