noun
- Plural of anil; a West Indian shrub from which indigo dye is obtained, or the indigo dye itself.
Usage: Often used in historical or textile contexts
Examples
- The textile factory imported anils from the Caribbean to produce blue dyes.
- Historical records show that anils were valuable trade goods in colonial times.
- The artisan mixed anils with other pigments to achieve the desired shade of blue.
- Anils were cultivated extensively in tropical regions for the dye industry.