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dyer's rocket

 

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Noun dyer's rocket has 1 sense
  1. dyer's rocket, dyer's mignonette, weld, Reseda luteola - European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America
    --1 is a kind of reseda
    --1 is a member of genus Reseda

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Dyer's Rocket

Description:

Dyer's Rocket, also known as Dame's Rocket or Hesperis matronalis, is a flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It is widely known for its vibrant clusters of fragrant flowers, which vary in color from white to shades of purple and pink. The plant is commonly found in gardens and meadows, and it is favored for its aesthetic appeal and pleasant fragrance.

Senses:

1. Plant:

In its botanical sense, Dyer's Rocket refers to the perennial flowering plant Hesperis matronalis. This plant grows up to several feet in height and is characterized by its erect and leafy stems. The flowers of Dyer's Rocket form dense clusters and have a delightful fragrance.

Example sentence: The Dyer's Rocket plant in our garden is blooming beautifully this spring.

2. Dyeing Agent:

In a different context, Dyer's Rocket can also refer to the plant extract used as a natural dyeing agent. Historically, people used this dye from Dyer's Rocket to obtain shades of purple and pink for fabrics.

Example sentence: The artisans used Dyer's Rocket to dye the fabric a vibrant purple color.

3. Common Name:

Dyer's Rocket is a common name given to Hesperis matronalis, emphasizing its historical use as a natural dyeing agent.

Example sentence: The local community often refers to Hesperis matronalis as Dyer's Rocket due to its historical connection to dye production.

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