English dictionary
madder
/'m/&/d/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin
Synonyms rubia tinctorumSource: WordNet 3.0
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A plant of the genus <i>Rubia</i> (<i>R. tinctorum</i>). The root is much used in dyeing red, and formerly was used in medicine. It is cultivated in France and Holland. See <u>Rubiaceous</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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color a moderate to strong red
Source: WordNet 3.0