madder in Latin
madder in Latin is rubia — madder means a plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.
madder in Latin
rubia
A dye made from the plant.
What does "madder" mean?
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noun A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.
"Her big head has coloured to a dim and dreadful madder."
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adj Having the deep purplish-red colour associated with the madder dye.
"The curtains were a rich madder shade."
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madder in a sentence
- Her big head has coloured to a dim and dreadful madder.
- Medieval weavers used madder to dye wool a deep red.
- The curtains were a rich madder shade.
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What is "madder" in Latin?
"madder" in Latin is rubia. 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 Latin, "madder" is rubia.
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