alkanet

alkanet has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
• n.. A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet.
• n.. The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon.
• n.. perennial or biennial herb cultivated for its delicate usually blue flowers