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Alkanet \Al"ka*net\ ([a^]l"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. of Sp.
alcana, alhe[~n]a, in which al is the Ar. article. See
{Henna}, and cf. {Orchanet}.]
1. (Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of
{Alkanna tinctoria}, which gives a fine deep red color.
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2. (Bot.)
(a) A boraginaceous herb ({Alkanna tinctoria}) yielding
the dye; orchanet.
(b) The similar plant {Anchusa officinalis}; bugloss;
also, the American puccoon.
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Bugloss \Bu"gloss\, n.; pl. {Buglosses}. [F. buglosse, L.
buglossa, buglossus, fr. Gr. ? oxtongue ? ox ? tongue.]
(Bot.)
A plant of the genus {Anchusa}, and especially the {Anchusa
officinalis}, sometimes called {alkanet}; oxtongue.
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{Small wild bugloss}, the {Asperugo procumbens} and the
{Lycopsis arvensis}.

{Viper's bugloss}, a species of {Echium}.
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