What does WOADS mean?

Woads

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A plant of the cabbage family, typically with yellow flowers, formerly grown in Europe for its leaves, which yield a blue dye.

3. Pronunciations: US: /woʊdz/, UK: /wəʊdz/

4. Origin and Usage: Woads have been cultivated for centuries in Europe for their leaves, which yield a blue dye. In ancient times, woad was used by the Celts to paint their bodies for battle and by the Picts to tattoo their skin. The use of woad declined with the introduction of indigo from India in the 16th century. Today, woad is used mainly for dyeing textiles.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: Dower, Dowse, Waded, Wader, Wades

7. Example Sentences:

• The farmer grew woads in his garden to make blue dye.
• Woads were used by the ancient Celts to paint their bodies for battle.
• The woad plant is a member of the cabbage family.