English Explanatory Dictionary

chay root

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff.
  2. The root of this plant.

Word forms

chay root chay roots chaya root chayaroot chayroot choy root choyroot shaya root

Etymology

Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), from சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”).

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