5 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'indigo'?
It comes from the Latin word 'indicum', meaning 'Indian'
In which continent was the earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo found?
South America
Which ancient author mentions India as the source of indigo dye?
Pliny the Elder
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?
Blue and violet
What was the first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English?
1289
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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