noun
Etymology: indian (II) 1
1. usually capitalized I : a yellow coloring matter: as
a. : a pigment made from the evaporated urine of cows fed on mango leaves — called also piuri
b. : cobalt yellow 1
c. : a brilliant yellow pigment made from Naphthol Yellow S and used in coatings for paper and in distemper colors
2. often capitalized I : a moderate to strong orange yellow that is slightly lighter than Dutch orange — called also purree, snowshoe