anil

English

noun
Definitions
  • The indigo shrub; or the indigo dye obtained from the plant.
  • (organic chemistry) Any imine in which the N-radical is a phenyl (or substituted phenyl) group.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French anil derived from Portuguese anil (indigo).

Origin

Portuguese

anil

Gloss

indigo

Kanji

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