Definition of dye
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: color from dyeing
2
: a soluble or insoluble coloring matter
dye
verb
dyed; dyeing
Definition of dye (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to impart a new and often permanent color to especially by impregnating with a dye
2
: to impart (a color) by dyeing
: to take up or impart color in dyeing
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The first known use of dye was before the 12th century
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