"chay root" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chay roots [plural]
Etymology: From Tamil [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ta}} Tamil [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun}} chay root (plural chay roots)
  1. The root of Oldenlandia umbellata, native to India, which yields a durable red dyestuff. Categories (lifeform): Madder family plants Synonyms: chaya root, chayaroot, chayroot, choy root, choyroot, shaya root

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