noun
Uncommon
indigo
IHN-dih-goh
Indigo (noun) means a deep blue-purple color, or the dye of that color traditionally extracted from certain plants. Example: “The dress was dyed a rich indigo.”
noun
1
A deep blue-purple color, or the dye of that color traditionally extracted from certain plants.
"The dress was dyed a rich indigo."
adj
1
Having a deep blue-purple color.
"The evening sky turned indigo just before nightfall."
How to use indigo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dark blue-purple color, and the name of the dye and plant it comes from.
Common pairings
indigo dye
indigo blue
shade of indigo
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Word forms
- Plural
- indigos, indigoes
- Comparative
- more indigo
- Superlative
- most indigo
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Etymology
From Spanish índigo, ultimately from Greek indikon, "Indian dye," reflecting the plant's origin in India.
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What does “indigo” mean?
The word “indigo” means a deep blue-purple color, or the dye of that color traditionally extracted from certain plants. In plain terms, a dark blue-purple color, and the name of the dye and plant it comes from.
How do you pronounce “indigo”?
“Indigo” is pronounced IHN-dih-goh (/ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “indigo” in a sentence?
Here is “indigo” used in a sentence: “The dress was dyed a rich indigo.”
What part of speech is “indigo”?
Depending on how it is used, “indigo” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “indigo” come from?
The word “indigo” comes from Spanish. From Spanish índigo, ultimately from Greek indikon, "Indian dye," reflecting the plant's origin in India.
Is “indigo” a common word?
“Indigo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “indigo” have?
“Indigo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a deep blue-purple color, or the dye of that color traditionally extracted from certain plants.
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