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indigo

/ˈɪndɪɡəʊ/

/ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/

indigo blue

indigonoun

indigos

/ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡəʊ/

/ˈɪn.dɪˌɡoʊ/

Translations

индиго

The artist used indigo to create a deep blue effect in the painting.

Художник использовал индиго, чтобы создать глубокий синий эффект в картине.

Additional translations

индигоферы

синий краситель

Definitions

A deep blue dye originally obtained from the plant Indigofera tinctoria.

The fabric was dyed with indigo to achieve a rich, deep blue color.

A color between blue and violet in the spectrum.

The artist used indigo to paint the twilight sky in the landscape.

Any of several tropical plants of the genus Indigofera that are the original source of the indigo dye.

Traditional farmers cultivated indigo to export the valuable dye-producing plants.

Synonyms

indigoadjective

more indigo

Comp.

most indigo

Super.

/ˈɪndɪɡəʊ/

/ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/

Translations

индиговый

The indigo sky was filled with stars.

Индиговое небо было усыпано звездами.

Definitions

Having a deep blue color, often with a slight purplish tint.

The artist chose an indigo hue for the evening sky in her painting.

Synonyms

violet-blue

deep blue

dark blue

royal blue

indigoverb

indigoed

Past Simple

indigoed

Past Participle

indigoing

Gerund

Rare but attested: “to dye or stain with indigo.”

Definitions

To dye or stain (fabric, yarn, etc.) with indigo.

The artisan indigoed the cotton threads before weaving the rug.

Synonyms