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arusa

noun
aru·sa | \əˈrüshə\
plural -s

Definition of arusa 

1 : a small shrub (Adhatoda vasica) found in India

2 : a yellow dye derived from arusa leaves

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History and Etymology for arusa

modification of Hindi arus, perhaps from Sanskrit aṭaruṣa

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