The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Alkanet \Al"ka*net\ ([a^]l"k[.a]*n[e^]t), n. [Dim. of Sp.
   alcana, alhe[~n]a, in which al is the Ar. article. See
   Henna, and cf. Orchanet.]
   1. (Chem.) A dyeing matter extracted from the roots of
      Alkanna tinctoria, which gives a fine deep red color.
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   2. (Bot.)
      (a) A boraginaceous herb (Alkanna tinctoria) yielding
          the dye; orchanet.
      (b) The similar plant Anchusa officinalis; bugloss;
          also, the American puccoon.
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