Reference meaning

indigo

noun·Reference

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a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically

Related source terms

anilindigotin

Other meanings

2. noun

deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye

3. noun

a blue-violet color

4. adjective

having a color between blue and violet

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