noun
al
al
noun
1
The Indian mulberry tree (Morinda citrifolia), or the dye traditionally made from its roots.
"Local weavers once used al root to dye cotton a deep red."
How to Use Al
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA niche botanical/dye term for the Indian mulberry plant — most people will only meet "Al" as a nickname (for Alan, Albert, Alfred, and similar names).
Word Forms
als plural, Als plural, Als plural
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