meaning of alkanet

1. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
2.
A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet.
3.
The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon.


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