Madders

noun

A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.

Definition

  1. (noun) A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
  2. (noun) The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
  3. (noun) A dye made from the plant.
  4. (noun) A deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
  5. (noun) A communal drinking vessel used in Gaelic times for drinking mead. It had squared sides and one drank from a corner. Also, a trophy in this shape.

Word stats

  • Madders contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Madders mean?

A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.

How many letters are in Madders?

Madders has 7 letters.

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