lawsone

noun

law·​sone

ˈlȯˌsōn

plural -s

: a yellow crystalline dye C₁₀H₅O₂(OH) obtained especially from leaves of Egyptian henna; 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Word History

Etymology

laws- (from New Latin Lawsonia) + -one

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