arusa

noun

aru·​sa

əˈrüshə

plural -s

1

: a small shrub (Adhatoda vasica) found in India

2

: a yellow dye derived from arusa leaves

Word History

Etymology

modification of Hindi arus, perhaps from Sanskrit aṭaruṣa

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Rhymes for arusa

• medusa
• medusae
• arethusa
• musa