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What is the origin of the word 'indigo'?
What is the origin of the word 'indigo'?
- It comes from the Arabic word 'al-nil', meaning 'the blue'
- It comes from the Latin word 'indicum', meaning 'Indian' (correct)
- It comes from the Greek word 'indikon', meaning 'deep blue'
- It comes from the Sanskrit word 'indir', meaning 'blue dye'
In which continent was the earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo found?
In which continent was the earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo found?
- Africa
- East Asia
- Europe
- South America (correct)
Which ancient author mentions India as the source of indigo dye?
Which ancient author mentions India as the source of indigo dye?
- Hippocrates
- Herodotus
- Pliny the Elder (correct)
- Aristotle
Indigo is traditionally regarded as a color in the visible spectrum and as one of the seven colors of the rainbow, between which colors does it lie?
Indigo is traditionally regarded as a color in the visible spectrum and as one of the seven colors of the rainbow, between which colors does it lie?
What was the first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English?
What was the first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English?
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Origin of 'indigo'
Origin of 'indigo'
The word 'indigo' originates from the Latin 'indicum', meaning 'Indian'.
Earliest evidence of indigo use
Earliest evidence of indigo use
The earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo was found in South America.
Ancient author on indigo
Ancient author on indigo
Pliny the Elder mentions India as the source of indigo dye.
Indigo in the rainbow
Indigo in the rainbow
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First recorded use of 'indigo'
First recorded use of 'indigo'
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Study Notes
Origin of the Word 'Indigo'
- The origin of the word 'indigo' is not specified in the text.
History of Indigo Use
- The earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo was found in the continent of Asia.
- Ancient author, Arrian, mentions India as the source of indigo dye.
Properties of Indigo
- Indigo is a color in the visible spectrum and one of the seven colors of the rainbow.
- It lies between blue and violet in the rainbow.
History of the Word 'Indigo'
- The first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English was in the 13th century.
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Test Your Knowledge of Indigo: Take this quiz to learn more about the history, properties, and cultural significance of the color indigo. Explore its origins, uses, and symbolism in various cultures and traditions.
