ingrain

transitive verb

To fix deeply or indelibly, as in the mind.

transitive verb

To dye or stain into the fiber of.

adjective

Deep-seated; ingrained.

adjective

Made of predyed fibers; thoroughly dyed.

adjective

Made of fiber or yarn dyed before weaving. Used especially of rugs.

noun

Yarn or fiber dyed before manufacture.

noun

An ingrain rug or carpet.

To dye with grain or the scarlet dye produced by the kermes-insect; hence, from the permanence and excellence of this dye, to dye in any deep, permanent, or enduring color.

To dye in the grain or raw material before manufacture.

Hence To work into the natural texture; imbue thoroughly; impregnate the whole substance or nature of, as the mind.