Anil Moderate

Anil has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

"The ancient tapestry was dyed in deep blue using anil extracted from indigo leaves centuries ago."

anil indigo indigotin

shrub of West Indies and South America that is a source of indigo dye

"The local farmer showed me how to harvest leaves from the anil bush growing on their hillside to make fresh indigo dye for their textiles."

anil Indigofera suffruticosa Indigofera anil

The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.

"The old weaver carefully mixed anil into his vat to dye the fabric a deep, rich blue."