Dyer's Woodruff (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping European perennial having red or pinkish-white flowers and red roots sometimes used as a substitute for madder in dyeing.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dyer's woodruff plant has been used for centuries in traditional textile dyeing due to its vibrant red roots.
- Dyer's woodruff was often used as a substitute for the more expensive madder plant in medieval Europe.
- The roots of the dyer's woodruff plant contain a pigment that can be used to create a range of colors from pink to deep red.
- In some parts of Europe, dyer's woodruff is still used today to create natural dyes for fabrics and textiles.
- The flowers of the dyer's woodruff plant are often overlooked in favor of its more valuable roots, which are used in the dyeing process.