Indigo: meaning, definitions and examples

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indigo

 

[ หˆษชndษชษกoสŠ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

color, dye

Indigo is a deep blue color that is derived from the plant Indigofera. It is also a natural dye that has been used for centuries in textile production.

Synonyms

azure, blue, navy

Examples of usage

  • The artist mixed indigo with white to create a beautiful shade.
  • The fabric was dyed with natural indigo to give it a rich color.
  • Indigo is often associated with warmth and calmness in design.
Context #2 | Noun

plant, dye

Indigo refers to the plant species from which the dye indigo is extracted. The leaves of these plants contain indican, which can be processed to yield the dye through fermentation.

Synonyms

blue dye, indigo plant

Examples of usage

  • The indigo plant thrives in warm climates.
  • Farmers grow indigo for dye production in many countries.
  • Indigofera is a crucial genus for traditional dyeing methods.
Context #3 | Adjective

color description

Relating to or resembling the color indigo; a hue between blue and violet in the color spectrum.

Synonyms

blue-violet, dark blue

Examples of usage

  • She wore an indigo dress that stood out at the party.
  • The sky at sunset took on an indigo hue.
  • The artist's palette featured several shades of indigo.

Translations

Translations of the word "indigo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รญndigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคกเคฟเค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indigo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะดะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ indygo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indigo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รญndigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงivit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋””๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ indigo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›่“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะดะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indigo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รญndigo

Etymology

The word 'indigo' has its origins in the Latin term 'indicum' which means 'from India,' as the dye was originally imported from India to Europe. The plant and the dye have been known since ancient times, and indigo dyeing is one of the oldest dyeing processes. The use of indigo as a dye can be traced back to civilizations in India, Egypt, and several African cultures. Over the centuries, indigo became an important commodity in international trade and was essential in the production of blue textiles, especially in Europe during the 19th century. The synthetic production of indigo in the late 19th century revolutionized the dyeing industry, making it more accessible and affordable. Despite the rise of synthetic indigo, natural indigo production continues in some regions due to its cultural significance and demand for organic materials.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,502, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.