especially: any of a genus (Indigofera) of leguminous herbs
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebTatcha utilizes the healing properties of the anti-inflammatory indigo plant to soothe inflamed skin, while silk and squalane work to hydrate and repair. Tanisha Pina, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2019 But indigo plants yield only a small amount of the dye. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2018
Word History
First Known Use
1712, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
indigo plant
noun
: a plant that yields indigo
especially: any of a genus (Indigofera) of leguminous herbs