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woad

 

[ woสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant dye

Woad is a plant, specifically Isatis tinctoria, that has been historically significant as a source of blue dye. The leaves of the woad plant contain a pigment known as indican, which can be converted into a blue dye through a fermentation process. Woad was widely used in medieval Europe before the introduction of indigo from the Americas. It has been associated with various cultural practices and was famously used by the Celts. Although less common today, woad is still of interest to dye enthusiasts and artists.

Synonyms

Isatis tinctoria, blue dye, indigo source.

Examples of usage

  • Woad was once essential for producing blue textiles.
  • Many artists appreciate woad for its natural dye properties.
  • Historical reenactors often use woad to dye their costumes.

Translations

Translations of the word "woad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะธะฝะดะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคกเคฟเค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indigo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ indygow

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indigo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รญndigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋””๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ูŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ indigo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รญndigo

Etymology

The word 'woad' originates from the Old English term 'wad', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wลdaz'. This relates to the act of dyeing, reflecting the plant's significant role in textile dyeing practices. Historically, woad has been used since ancient times, with references found in Roman texts describing its use among various Celtic tribes. The dye was popular in Europe before the introduction of indigo from the Americas in the 17th century, which led to a decline in woad production. Woad has been revived in recent years by artisans interested in natural and sustainable dyeing techniques, reflecting a growing trend towards eco-friendly practices in fashion and arts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,221, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.