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anileiro
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐniˈlɐjɾu/a·ni·lei·ro
Definition
1Tree or shrub of the genus Indigofera, from whose leaves the indigo dye is extracted.
Usage examples
“The indigo plant was widely cultivated for its blue dye.”
“The anileiro thrives in tropical climates.”