dyer's woodruff

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Noun dyer's woodruff has 1 sense

dyer's woodruff, Asperula tinctoria - creeping European perennial having red or pinkish-white flowers and red roots sometimes used as a substitute for madder in dyeing
--₁ is a kind of woodruff

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Dyer's Woodruff

Definition: Dyer's Woodruff refers to a small perennial plant known for its fragrant white flowers and it is commonly used as a natural dye. It belongs to the family Rubiaceae and is also known by its scientific name, Galium tinctorium.

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Popular

Definition: A plant used for natural dyeing.

Example: Dyer's woodruff is often used to dye fabrics and produce vibrant shades of yellow.

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Sense 2:

Usage: Local

Definition: A locally favored woodland plant known for its medicinal qualities.

Example: In traditional medicine, the natives use Dyer's woodruff extract to treat various ailments.

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