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madder in Afrikaans

madder in Afrikaans is meekrap — madder means a plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.

madder in Afrikaans

meekrap
noun
plant

What does "madder" mean?

  1. noun A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.
    "Medieval weavers used madder to dye wool a deep red."
  2. adj Having the deep purplish-red colour associated with the madder dye.
    "The curtains were a rich madder shade."

madder in a sentence

  • Medieval weavers used madder to dye wool a deep red.
  • The curtains were a rich madder shade.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "madder" in Afrikaans?

"madder" in Afrikaans is meekrap. madder means: A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.

How do you use "madder" in a sentence?

Example: "Medieval weavers used madder to dye wool a deep red." In Afrikaans, "madder" is meekrap.

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