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dyer's woad

 

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Noun dyer's woad has 1 sense
  1. dyer's woad, Isatis tinctoria - European biennial formerly grown for the blue coloring matter yielded by its leaves
    --1 is a kind of woad
    --1 is a member of Isatis, genus Isatis

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Dyer's Woad

Description:

Dyer's Woad is a biennial plant native to Eurasia and North Africa. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is widely known for its use as a natural dye. It features beautiful yellow flowers and can grow up to 3 feet in height. Dyer's Woad is commonly cultivated for its blue dye extracted from its leaves.

Sample sentences:

Noun (Plant):

  1. The dyer's woad is often found in the mountainous regions of Europe.
  2. Many artisans use dyer's woad as a source of natural blue dye.

Noun (Dye):

  1. The intense blue color obtained from dyer's woad is highly prized for textile dyeing.
  2. The dyer's woad dye is known for its longevity and colorfastness.

Adjective:

  1. She wore a beautiful dress dyed with dyer's woad.
  2. The dyer's woad dye created stunning hues on the fabric.

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