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indigo

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ]

Word

Context: “color”

(noun) a deep blue color that is between blue and violet. Indigo is often seen in rainbows and is a favorite color for many people.

Example

She painted her room indigo, and it looks really beautiful.

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He doesn't like the color indigo; he prefers bright red instead.

Example

What color do you think indigo is between?

Context: “plant”

(noun) a plant that produces a blue dye. This plant has been used for many years to make the indigo dye used in clothes, especially jeans.

Example

The farmer grows indigo to sell the dye at the market.

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They stopped using indigo plants when other dyes became more popular.

Example

What does indigo produce that people can use?

Context: “dye”

(noun) a type of dye made from the indigo plant. This dye gives fabrics a rich blue color and is often used in textiles.

Example

The fabric was dyed with indigo, making it a stunning blue.

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Without indigo, the fabric looked dull and lifeless.

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What kind of projects can you use indigo dye for?

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