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Indigo Definition & Meaning

indigo
adjective
  1. having a color between blue and violet; "indigo flowers"
noun
  1. a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
  2. deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye
  3. a blue-violet color

"Indigo" in song lyrics

See how indigo is used in real songs:

  • "my heart shines bright indigo"
    Omni — Music
  • "Let the rain wash the pain from plains of indigo"
    The Pharcyde — Pain
  • "abbotson indigo"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with indigo

Usage tips for "indigo"

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Frequently asked questions

What does indigo mean?
having a color between blue and violet; "indigo flowers" a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye a blue-violet color
What part of speech is indigo?
Indigo is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does indigo have?
Indigo has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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