añil

Definitions of añil
  1. noun
    a blue-violet color
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    type of:
    violeta
    a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum
  2. noun
    any of several plants of the genus Baptisia
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    type of:
    planta leñosa
    a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems
  3. noun
    much-branched erect herb with bright yellow flowers; distributed from Massachusetts to Florida
  4. noun
    deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye
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    type of:
    arbusto, mata
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  5. noun
    a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
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    type of:
    color, tinte
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
  6. noun
    used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge
    synonyms: azul
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    type of:
    color, tinte
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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