noun
indigen
Indigen (noun) means an indigene or native.
noun
1
An indigene or native.
2
A plant known to be indigenous to a region, rather than a cultigen.
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Etymology
Variant of indigene. In a botanical sense first used by Liberty Hyde Bailey in 1918.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of indigen?
"indigen" (noun) means an indigene or native.
What are the different meanings of indigen?
"indigen" has 2 main meanings: 1. An indigene or native; 2. A plant known to be indigenous to a region, rather than a cultigen.