madder
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Noun — A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.
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Etymology
From Old English mædere, going back to a Proto-Germanic root for the plant, related to Swedish måra.
Full origin of madder →Frequently asked questions
What does “madder” mean?
The word “madder” means a plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself. In plain terms, a red dye plant, or the deep red colour it produces — not to be confused with "madder" as in "more mad".
How do you pronounce “madder”?
“Madder” is pronounced MAD-uh (/ˈmæd.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “madder” in a sentence?
Here is “madder” used in a sentence: “Medieval weavers used madder to dye wool a deep red.”
What part of speech is “madder”?
Depending on how it is used, “madder” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “madder” come from?
The word “madder” comes from Old English. From Old English mædere, going back to a Proto-Germanic root for the plant, related to Swedish måra.
How many meanings does “madder” have?
“Madder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.