Associations to the word «Madder»

Wiktionary

MADDER, noun. A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye obtained from the root.
MADDER, noun. The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
MADDER, noun. A dye made from the plant.
MADDER, noun. A deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
MADDER, adjective. Of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
MADDER, adjective. Comparative form of mad: more mad
MADDER, noun. Obsolete form of mether.

Dictionary definition

MADDER, noun. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin.
MADDER, verb. Color a moderate to strong red.

Wise words

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