English Explanatory Dictionary

rubian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of several colour-producing glycosides found in madder root.

Word forms

rubian

Etymology

From Latin rubia (“madder”), from rubeus (“red”).

Derived words

rubianic acid rubiate
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