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noun
historicalThe roots of Bengal madder (Rubia cordifolia) or, occasionally, of certain other Indian plants, used as the source of a red dye.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Bancroft (1744–1821), chemist and spy. From Hindi mañjīṭ, mañjīṭh from Sanskrit mañjiṣṭha.
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