"chay root" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chay roots [plural], chaya root [alternative], chayaroot [alternative], chayroot [alternative], choy root [alternative], choyroot [alternative], shaya root [alternative]
Etymology: Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), from சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”). Etymology templates: {{pclq|en|ta|சாயவேர்}} Partial calque of Tamil சாயவேர் (cāyavēr), {{affix|ta|சாயம்|வேர்|nocat=1|t1=dye|t2=root}} சாயம் (cāyam, “dye”) + வேர் (vēr, “root”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chay root (plural chay roots)
  1. The plant Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff. Translations (Oldenlandia umbellata): சாயவேர் (cāyavēr) (Tamil)
    Sense id: en-chay_root-en-noun-gBfZkZhP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Tamil translations, Madder family plants Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 98 2 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 95 5 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 97 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 98 2 Disambiguation of Terms with Tamil translations: 95 5 Disambiguation of Madder family plants: 91 9 Disambiguation of 'Oldenlandia umbellata': 100 0
  2. The root of this plant.
    Sense id: en-chay_root-en-noun-Bs1x~lnf

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Alternative forms

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