Al'ka-net, n.
n. [Sp. alcaneta, arcaneta, dim. of alcana, alcaña. See ALCANNA and HENNA.] A fine red coloring matter, obtained from the roots of the Anchusa tinctoria, and used to color ointments, lip-salve, &c. Tomlinson.
n. [Sp. alcaneta, arcaneta, dim. of alcana, alcaña. See ALCANNA and HENNA.] A fine red coloring matter, obtained from the roots of the Anchusa tinctoria, and used to color ointments, lip-salve, &c. Tomlinson.