Synonyms for

Anil

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Definition

a blue dye obtained from the indigo plant; also called indigo

Synonyms & similar words

indigoferaanil indigoferasuffruticosa indigotin indigo indigo indigotin indican indigocarmine indigoidine indirubin indigofera indigotine indigotier indoxyl isatin leucoindigotin neel neelamari neelikurinji neelkanth nila

Example sentences

  1. I used anil dye to color my shirt blue.
  2. The anil plant is native to India.
  3. The anil dye has been used for centuries.
  4. The anil plant is a member of the pea family.
  5. Anil is a natural dye.

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  • The anil, or indigo, plant is of the greatest importance as a dyeing material. - Ellsworth Huntington
  • The anil plant is a beautiful and useful plant. - Anonymous
  • The anil plant is the source of one of the most important dyes. - Anonymous

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