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Woad is a plant that is closely related to turnips and mustard. It is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia. It is/was used to produce blue dye, as well as in some herbal remedies.

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What is the purpose woad leaves?

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What is woad made of?

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How do you pronounce woad?

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What is Celtic woad made out of?

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What is the blue paint the Celts used called?

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What has the author Patrice Georges Rufino written?

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Why did Celtic warriors wear woad?

The warriors wore woad to intimidate their components... They also fught naked but i serriously dought that you would want that information XD


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