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indigo

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ]

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Learn how to use indigo in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce indigo

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.dɪ.ɡoʊ]

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