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Definition of Indian paint in English:

Indian paint

noun

  • Any of several North American plants, whose roots yield coloured dyes; especially (more fully "yellow Indian paint") goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis, and (more fully "red Indian paint") bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Anthony Willich (fl. 1778–1802).