서인도 제도 원산의 낭아초속 식물로 남빛 염료의 원료가 되는 관목이다.
A West Indian shrub of the genus Indigofera, which is a primary source of indigo dye.
예문:
"The anil plant was widely cultivated in the Caribbean for its valuable pigment."
"Extracting dye from anil requires a specific fermentation process."
아닐 식물에서 추출한 천연 인디고 염료 또는 그 짙은 남색을 의미한다.
The indigo dye obtained from the anil plant, or the deep blue color characteristic of it.
예문:
"The fabric was steeped in anil to achieve a rich, deep blue hue."
"Before synthetic dyes, anil was a prized commodity in the textile trade."