Alkanet

Al´ka`net Pronunciation: ăl´kå`nĕt

n.	1.	(Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
	2.	(Bot.) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet.

Noun

alkanet - perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers

Synonyms: Anchusa officinalis, bugloss

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