a Eurasian plant, Rubia tinctorum, of the bedstraw family, the roots of which yield a red dye, a red dye made from the roots of this plant, any of several plants of the bedstraw family yielding a red dye

Formal and Informal Expressions of madder

In different contexts, you can replace 'madder' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'Rubia tinctorum' is apt.

madder: Explore its Definition & Usage

madder Definition

1a Eurasian plant, Rubia tinctorum, of the bedstraw family, the roots of which yield a red dye
2a red dye made from the roots of this plant
3any of several plants of the bedstraw family yielding a red dye

Using madder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "madder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The cloth was dyed with madder.
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Madder is used in the production of red paint.
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The madder plant has been used for centuries to produce a red dye.

madder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for madder

colorant
red dye

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Summary: madder in Brief

The term 'madder' [mad-er] refers to a red dye obtained from the roots of the Eurasian plant Rubia tinctorum or any of several plants of the bedstraw family. It is used in the production of red paint and to dye cloth.