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green indigo

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of lokao.


Examples
SIMPLE

The artist mixed the green indigo to paint the deep ocean.

CONTEXTUAL

Historians studied the old textile to see how the dyer used green indigo for the fabric.

COMPLEX

The rare pigment, known as green indigo, provided a unique, vibrant hue that was highly sought after by painters in the nineteenth century.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Chinese green

    Synonym of lokao.

  2. 02

    go green

    To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.

  3. 03

    God's green earth

    The world.

  4. 04

    green about the gills

    Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.

  5. 05

    green as grass

    Inexperienced or naive.

  6. 06

    green fingers

    A seemingly natural gardening ability.

  7. 07

    green handshake

    A bribe, or a transfer of money that the interested parties represent as a tip but that disinterested third parties are likely to view as a bribe.

  8. 08

    green in earth

    Of a deceased person, recently buried.

Last updated April 17, 2026