Dyer's Rocket (Noun)
Meaning
European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The European mignonette, also known as dyer's rocket, was used as a source of yellow dye for fabrics.
- In North America, dyer's rocket has become naturalized, spreading its vibrant yellow flowers across fields and meadows.
- Dyer's rocket is an attractive plant that was once valued for its utility in textile production.
- During the colonial era, European settlers introduced dyer's rocket to North America for use in the production of yellow dye.
- As a cultivated plant, dyer's rocket was used for centuries in European textile industries.