chay root
chay root · chay roots
The plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuffThe plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff.
Meaning
2 sensesThe plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff.
The root of this plant.
Origin
Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), from சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”).Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), from சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”).
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