tincture

  1. Noun.  A pigment or other substance that colours or dyes.
  2. Noun.  A tint, or an added colour.
  3. Noun.  (heraldry) A colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms.
  4. Noun.  An alcoholic extract of plant material, used as a medicine.
  5. Noun.  (humorous) A small alcoholic drink.
  6. Noun.  An essential characteristic.
  7. Verb.  to stain or impregnate (something) with colour.

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