dyer's greenweed

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Noun dyer's greenweed has 1 sense

woodwaxen, dyer's greenweed, dyer's-broom, dyeweed, greenweed, whin, woadwaxen, Genista tinctoria - small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as weed in England and United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental
--₁ is a kind of broom
--₁ is a member of Genista, genus Genista

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Term: Dyer's Greenweed

Description:

Dyer's Greenweed is a flowering plant native to Europe that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and is commonly used as a dyeing material.

Senses and Usages:

Noun

Sense 1: A perennial herb with yellow flowers, used historically for dyeing textiles.

Example sentence 1: The dyer's greenweed provided the vibrant yellow dye for the traditional tapestries.

Example sentence 2: Many artisans still use dyer's greenweed as a natural dye in their textile creations.

Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to the color of dyer's greenweed flowers, a shade of bright yellow.

Example sentence 1: She painted the walls in a dyer's greenweed shade, giving the room a cheerful atmosphere.

Example sentence 2: The fabric had a beautiful dyer's greenweed hue, resembling the vibrant flowers of the plant.

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