indigo
|in/di/go|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪndɪɡəʊ/
deep blue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indigo' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indicum,' where 'indicum' meant 'from India.'
Historical Evolution
'indicum' transformed into the French word 'indigo,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indigo' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a dye from India,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a deep blue color.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a deep blue dye originally obtained from the plant Indigofera tinctoria.
The fabric was dyed with natural indigo.
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Noun 2
a color between blue and violet in the spectrum.
The artist used indigo to paint the night sky.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39