Synonyms for alkannin
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A natural dye and naphthoquinone derivative obtained from the borage plant Alkanna tinctoria, used as a food colouring and in cosmetics.
Forms
- Plural
- alkannins → shikonins…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alkannin | steady | |
| shikonin | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- anchusin, shikonin