olivile

/ɔlɪˈvɪl/ (Oh-liv-il)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a sweet, yellowish-brown dye extracted from the root of the sweet clover plant.

“The 19th-century textile industry relied heavily on the use of olivile for coloring fabrics.”

Synonyms

  • olive
  • saffron

Antonyms

  • bleaching agent