isatis

/aɪˈsætɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Isatis, especially Isatis tinctoria, also known as woad, used for its blue dye.

“The medieval artist used isatis to create a vibrant blue pigment for her frescoes.”

Synonyms

  • dyer's knotweed
  • woad

Antonyms

  • colorless
  • pale