anil
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for anil, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The indigo shrub, or the deep blue dye extracted from it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Portuguese anil, itself from Arabic an-nīl ("the indigo"), tracing back through Persian to Sanskrit nīla, meaning "dark blue."
Full origin of anil →Frequently asked questions
What does “anil” mean?
The word “anil” means the indigo shrub, or the deep blue dye extracted from it. In plain terms, a plant used to make natural blue dye, or the dye itself.
How do you pronounce “anil”?
“Anil” is pronounced uh-NIHL (/əˈnɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “anil” in a sentence?
Here is “anil” used in a sentence: “Anil was once one of the most valuable export crops in colonial India.”
What part of speech is “anil”?
“Anil” is a noun.
Where does the word “anil” come from?
The word “anil” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese anil, itself from Arabic an-nīl ("the indigo"), tracing back through Persian to Sanskrit nīla, meaning "dark blue.".