ALIZARIN
\ˈalɪzəɹˌɪn], \ˈalɪzəɹˌɪn], \ˈa_l_ɪ_z_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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a-liz'a-r[=e]n, n. a colouring matter used in the dyeing of Turkey red, formerly extracted from madder, the commercial name of which in the Levant is alizari. [Fr.; Ar. al, the, and 'aç[=a]rah, juice pressed out.]
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