Synonyms for alkanet
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any member of the species Alkanna tinctoria, a plant whose root is used as a red dye. The dyeing matter extracted from the roots of the plant with water or oil, used for cotton especially but also silk and wool, giving a deep red colour.
Related words
- Phrases
- bastard alkanet
Forms
- Plural
- alkanets → buglosses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alkanet | rising | |
| bugloss | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- bugloss