chay root
nounEtymology Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), from சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”).
1
The plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff.
2
The root of this plant.
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