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Meaning of indigo
The primary meaning of the word "indigo" is a deep blue color.
Etymology of indigo
The word "indigo" comes from the Latin "indicum", meaning "indigo" or "blue dye from India"
It is derived from the Greek word "indikos", meaning "Indian" and the Latin "indicum" referring to the indigo plant
Historically, the word has been used to describe the deep blue color and the plant used to produce the dye
Synonyms
Definitions
- A deep blue color
- * A plant with blue or white flowers that was formerly a source of the dye
- * A blue dye obtained from the plant or produced synthetically
Usage Examples
- The designer used a range of colors including indigo and turquoise in her new collection
- * The artist mixed indigo and yellow to create a unique shade of green
- * The indigo plant has been used for centuries to produce a blue dye