Definitions for "Anil"
A West Indian plant (Indigofera anil), one of the original sources of indigo; also, the indigo dye.
A solid bluing compound, sodium carbonate with anil dye, that is also called Blue Balls, Laundry Blueing Balls and Mexican Blue Anil Balls. It is a magickally effective nontoxic substitute for bluestone (copper sulfate).
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically