tincture
/ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ · noun
Meaning
- A pigment or other substance that colours or dyes.
- A tint, or an added colour.
- A colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms.
- An alcoholic extract of plant material, used as a medicine.
- A small alcoholic drink.
- An essential characteristic.
- To stain or impregnate (something) with color.
- To tinge; to taint.
- To soak (an organic substance) in alcohol or another liquid to produce a tincture.
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