Indian madder

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Definition

Noun 1. A perennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the Orient: This term refers to a specific plant species, Rubia cordifolia, native to parts of Asia. It is known for its use in producing a red or orange dye from its roots.

Usage
  • The Indian madder has been cultivated for centuries for its valuable dye.
  • Traditional textiles often feature colors derived from Indian madder.
Advanced Usage
  • Botanical Context: In botanical and historical textile studies, "Indian madder" specifies the species , distinguishing it from the common madder () of Europe.
    • The study compared the dye properties of common madder and Indian madder.
Variants and Related Words
  • Madder (n): A general term for plants of the genus used as a source of red dye.
  • Munjeet (n): Another common name for the Indian madder plant.
  • Rubia cordifolia (n): The scientific Latin name for the plant.
Synonyms
  • Munjeet
  • (scientific name)
Related Terms
  • Dye plant (n): A plant cultivated or used primarily for producing dyes.
  • Root dye (n): A dye derived from the roots of a plant, as is the case with Indian madder.
Noun
  1. perennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the orient

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