Meaning of indigo in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɪndəˌɡoʊ/

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1. Noun

   indigo

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from Portuguese índigo, via Latin from Greek indikon, from indikos‘Indian (dye)’ (see Indic)

   Definitions

   1. a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
2. 2. deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers

   Examples

   • « a source of indigo dye »
3. 3. a blue-violet color