indigo  /ˈɪn də ˌɡoʊ/ ? Meaning of "indigo"

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Definition(s):

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

Usage(s):

  1. Usually indigo flows with the blood stream to various organs, surrenders its oxygen and turns white again.
  2. In the geography of AIDS, a town called Ruili, In a line of indigo hills along China's border with Burma, features prominently on the world map.
  3. A moment earlier it had been afternoon, the sky still indigo; now from within the glamorous bubble of white-hot glow, night had fallen over the rest of the city, it seemed.

Quotes

  1. "The Indigo Manza is a contemporary sedan on a new car platform that has the potential to emerge as a class leader," said Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Motors, in a statement.
    on Oct 14, 2009 By: Ratan Tata Source: Hindu Business Line

  2. "When we come back to the Indigo Girls, it's like coming home," Saliers said. "But we know we can retreat from that. It's not like we're putting all our eggs in that basket."
    on Sep 11, 2008 By: Emily Saliers Source: Hilton Head Island Packet

  3. "We have seen that Hotel Indigo has been incredibly received in North America, so we are confident in the success of this property," said Luis Fernandez, president, Prime Holding. "Hotel Indigo is a unique and innovative brand, perfect for...
    on Sep 22, 2008 By: Luis Fernandez Source: WELT ONLINE

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