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garança — meaning in English

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English meaning

madder noun A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.

Senses

garança is used for these senses in English:

alizarin (organic compound) A red substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and used as a dye.
madder A dye made from the plant.

madder — full definition

noun A plant whose root produces a deep reddish dye, or the dye itself.
adj Having the deep purplish-red colour associated with the madder dye.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

alizarina granza ruiva ruiva-dos-tintureiros