woad

/woʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Isatis, especially Isatis tinctoria, used to make a blue dye.

“The ancient people used woad to dye their clothing and textiles.”

2. verb

to dye or stain with woad

“The fabric was woaded to create the desired color and design.”

Synonyms

  • dyestuff
  • indigo

Antonyms

  • bleacher
  • whitener