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Indican (noun) means a chemical compound taken from Indigofera plants and used to make natural indigo dye.

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A chemical compound taken from Indigofera plants and used to make natural indigo dye.

An indigo-forming substance found in urine and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin); an indoxyl sulphate of potash.

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Related to indigo.

Rhymes for indican

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What is the meaning of indican?

"indican" (noun) means a chemical compound taken from Indigofera plants and used to make natural indigo dye.

What are the different meanings of indican?

"indican" has 2 main meanings: 1. A chemical compound taken from Indigofera plants and used to make natural indigo dye; 2. An indigo-forming substance found in urine and other animal fluids, and convertible into red and blue indigo (urrhodin and uroglaucin); an indoxyl sulphate of potash.