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tinctorial


tinc·to·ri·al

adj \tiŋ(k)-ˈtr-ē-əl\

Definition of TINCTORIAL

: of or relating to colors or to dyeing or staining; also : imparting color
tinc·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

Origin of TINCTORIAL

Latin tinctorius, from tingere to tinge
First Known Use: 1655

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