Woad (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A blue dyestuff obtained from the woad plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The ancient Britons used woad to dye their bodies blue before going into battle.
• The woad plant was cultivated in medieval Europe for its valuable blue dye.
• The artist mixed a small amount of woad with other pigments to create a unique shade of blue.
• The textile historian was fascinated by the use of woad in traditional Scottish tartans.
• The woad used to dye the fabric was extracted from the leaves of the Isatis tinctoria plant.

Hypernyms

• Dyestuff

Meaning ²

Any of several herbs of the genus Isatis.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The woad plant has been used for centuries to create a blue dye for fabric and other materials.
• In medieval Europe, woad was a highly valued commodity and was used to dye the robes of royalty and nobility.
• The leaves of the woad plant contain a pigment called isatin, which is responsible for its blue color.
• Woad is still used today by some textile artists and craftspeople who value its unique and sustainable properties.
• The ancient Britons used woad to dye their skin and clothing, and it was also used in traditional medicine and rituals.

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Hyponyms

• Isatis Tinctoria