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Raremadder
The correct spelling is madder.
How to pronounce madder
noun
IPA: /ˈmædə(ɹ)/
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The correct spelling is madder. A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root. For example: "He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women."
Usage Examples
“He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women.”
“Are you mad at me?”
“It's mad that I got that job back a day after being fired.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
- 2.The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
- 3.A dye made from the plant.
- 4.A deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
- 5.A communal drinking vessel used in Gaelic times for drinking mead. It had squared sides and one drank from a corner. Also, a trophy in this shape.
adjective
- 1.Of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.
- 2.Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
- 3.(chiefly US; informal in UK) Angry, annoyed.
- 4.Bizarre; incredible.
- 5.Wildly confused or excited.
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