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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Rubia tinctorum (common madder)
2. 2
   any of numerous trees or shrubs or vines of the family Rubiaceae wordnet
3. 3
   Any plant of the same family (Rubiaceae) as the madder.

Synonyms

All synonyms

rubiaceous plant

Etymology

From madder + wort.

Related phrases

rubia tinctorum

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