noun
Etymology: indian (II) 1
1. usually capitalized I
a. : china pink
b. or indian pinkroot
[ indian (II) 2]
: pinkroot a
c.
[ indian (II) 2]
West Indies : cypress vine
d.
[ indian (II) 2]
: gaywings
e.
[ indian (II) 2]
: indian paintbrush 1
f.
[ indian (II) 2]
: any of several wild pinks of the genera Silene and Lychnis
g.
[ indian (II) 2]
: cardinal flower
2. often capitalized I : a light reddish brown that is redder, lighter, and stronger than copper tan or monkey skin and redder and duller than peach tan