What does "indigo" mean?

"Indigo" means: A deep blue-purple color. Example: "The night sky turned a deep indigo."

How do you say indigo in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, indigo is אינדיגו. In Spanish, it is índigo.

How do you pronounce "indigo"?

Indigo is pronounced /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Indigo — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

indigo

/ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/

adjective

A deep blue-purple color

“The night sky turned a deep indigo.”

אינדיגו

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Indigo is a adjective in the colors category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A deep blue-purple color" In Hebrew, indigo translates to אינדיגו.

Example Sentences

Indigo is one of the colors you can see in a rainbow, between blue and violet.
She dyed her scarf a deep indigo color using plants from the garden.
The night sky near the horizon glowed indigo just after sunset.

Did You Know? Indigo dye was one of the most important trade goods in history — it was used to make blue jeans! Indigo plants were grown in India for thousands of years, and the color was so valuable that it was sometimes called "blue gold." Today, most indigo dye is made in laboratories.