indigo-dyed
|in-di-go-dyed|
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/ˈɪndɪɡoʊˌdaɪd/
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/ˈɪndɪɡəʊˌdaɪd/
(indigo-dye)
dyed with indigo
Etymology
'indigo-dyed' originates from Modern English composition of 'indigo' and the past participle of 'dye'.
'indigo' entered English via Medieval Latin 'indicum' and Greek 'indikon' meaning 'Indian (dye)', ultimately referring to blue dyes associated with India; 'dye' comes from Old/Middle English roots meaning 'to color' and developed into the verb 'to dye' in Modern English. The compound formed by joining 'indigo' + 'dye' (past participle) produced 'indigo-dyed'.
Initially, 'indigo' referred to the dye (and the plant/source) associated with India and 'dye' meant 'to color'; over time the compound came to be used adjectivally to mean 'dyed with indigo' or to describe objects treated with indigo dye.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cloth or object that has been dyed with indigo.
He bought an indigo-dyed cloth at the market.
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Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'indigo-dye'.
The fabric was indigo-dyed using a traditional vat-dyeing method.
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Adjective 1
dyed with indigo; having a deep blue color produced by the indigo dye.
She wore an indigo-dyed dress.
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Last updated: 2025/11/22 21:57