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to dye with indigo

verbtécnico/ɐniˈlaɾ/rare

a·ni·lar

Definition

To dye or color with indigo; to give a deep blue color to something. (Specific/technical term).
The craftsman knew how to dye the fabric with a deep and lasting indigo hue.
In the past, they used plants to dye clothes indigo.
Common collocations
to dye fabric indigo

Etymology

De 'anil' + sufixo verbal '-ar'. Relacionado com a cor anil (azul escuro).

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