Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anil
noun
ˈa-nəl
Definition
A deep blue dye obtained from the leaves of the indigo plant.
Examples
- The fabric was dyed with natural anil for a vibrant blue hue.
- Historically, anil was a significant trade product in the dye industry.
- She attended a workshop on how to extract anil from indigo plants.
Meaning
Anil refers to both the plant from which the dye is derived and the dye itself, typically used in textiles.
Synonyms
- Indigo
- Blue dye
- Natural dye