locao
locao is the alternative form of lokao.
Meaning of lokao
Noun
lokao (uncountable)
- A green vegetable dye from China, obtained from one or more species in the genus Rhamnus- probably Rhamnus globosa (syn. Rhamnus chlorophora), but Rhamnus utilis, as well as a mixture of Rhamnus davurica (or "Rhamnus dahurica") and Rhamnus globosa (as Rhamnus tinctoria) have also been given as the true source.
- Synonyms:
- green indigo, Chinese green
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- What is locao the alternative form of?
- Locao is the alternative form of lokao.
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