madder
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noun \ˈma-dər\Definition of MADDER
1
: a Eurasian herb (Rubia tinctorum of the family Rubiaceae, the madder family) with whorled leaves and small yellowish panicled flowers succeeded by dark berries; broadly : any of several related herbs (genus Rubia)
2
a : the root of the Eurasian madder used formerly in dyeing; also : an alizarin dye prepared from it b : a moderate to strong red
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Origin of MADDER
Middle English, from Old English mædere; akin to Old High German matara madder
First Known Use: before 12th century
mad·der
noun \ˈmad-ər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MADDER
1
: a Eurasian herb (Rubia tinctorum of the family Rubiaceae, the madder family) with whorled leaves, clusters of small yellowish flowers, and red to black berries; broadly : any of several related herbs (genus Rubia)
2
: the root of the Eurasian madder formerly used in dyeing; also : an alizarin dye prepared from it
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