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DYER'S WOAD

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Dyer's Woad.

Dyer's Woad - as a noun

European biennial formerly grown for the blue coloring matter yielded by its leaves

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
isatis tinctoria

Example Sentences

"The leaves of dyer's woad are commonly used to produce a yellow dye."
"The cultivation of dyer's woad declined with the introduction of synthetic dyes."
"Some natural dye enthusiasts still prefer using dyer's woad over synthetic alternatives."
"The dye extracted from dyer's woad can be used on textiles and paper."
"Invasive species of dyer's woad can have negative impacts on native plant communities."
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