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madder
1[ mad-er ]
noun
- any plant of the genus Rubia, especially the climbing R. tinctorum, of Europe, having open clusters of small, yellowish flowers. Compare madder family.
- the root of this plant, formerly used in dyeing.
- the dye or coloring matter itself.
- a color produced by such a dye.
madder
2[ mad-er ]
adjective
- comparative of mad.
madder
1/ ˈæə /
noun
- any of several rubiaceous plants of the genus Rubia, esp the Eurasian R. tinctoria, which has small yellow flowers and a red fleshy root
- the root of this plant
- a dark reddish-purple dye formerly obtained by fermentation of this root; identical to the synthetic dye, alizarin
- a red lake obtained from alizarin and an inorganic base; used as a pigment in inks and paints
madder
2/ ˈæə /
adjective
- the comparative of mad
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of madder1
before 1000; Middle English mad ( d ) er, Old English æ ( e ) re; cognate with Old Norse mathra, Old High German matara
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of madder1
Old English æere; related to Middle Dutch ŧ, Old Norse mathra
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Example Sentences
“The more I looked at it, the madder I got,” he recalled.
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Depending on how things go, the situation might get even madder.
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In the mad rush to get on the plane first, things are getting even madder.
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She grows a dye garden of rarer plants like indigo and madder, along with marigold flowers, sunflower seeds and mushrooms.
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And I wasn’t sure why, but that made me madder than not shaking Hugo’s hand.
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