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madder in Italian

madder in Italian is robbia, garanza, alizarina — madder means a plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.

madder in Italian

robbia
noun
The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
garanza
noun
A dye made from the plant.
robbia
noun
A dye made from the plant.
alizarina
noun
A dye made from the plant.
rosso di robbia
noun
A deep reddish colour, like that of the dye.

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 Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "madder" in Italian?

"madder" in Italian is robbia, garanza, alizarina. 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 Italian, "madder" is robbia, garanza, alizarina.

Are there other ways to say "madder" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "madder": robbia, garanza, alizarina, rosso di robbia.

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