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Isatis

Isatis

9.9
A genus of plants in the mustard family that includes woad used for blue dye
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪsətɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isatis
  • In ancient times, isatis was valued for its vibrant blue color in textiles.

Examples

  • The garden featured several plants, including isatis, known for its dye-producing properties.

  • It's called, it's Chinese isatis called wode WOAD.

  • The artist used isatis to create beautiful blue dye for her fabric.

Compounds

Isatis tinctoria
  • Specialized
9.9

A European plant that grows for two years and whose leaves make blue dye

Surface Forms

Isatis singular
Isatises plural

Etymology

The word Isatis comes from the old Greek name isatis for the plant used to make a blue dye called 'woad'. That's why Isatis today names the group of plants known for producing that blue colour.