madder

/ˈmæd.ə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.

2

The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.

3

A dye made from the plant.

4

A deep reddish colour, like that of the dye.

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