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Meaning of 'alkanet' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Alkanet [ n.]
- A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
- A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding the dye; orchanet.
- The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss; also, the American puccoon.

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