ˌində̇ˈgäf(ə)rə noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from International Scientific Vocabulary indigo + New Latin -fera (from Latin, feminine of -fer, adjective comb. form) — more at -fer
: a genus of tropical herbs and shrubs (family Leguminosae) having odd-pinnate leaves and flowers with keel petals laterally spurred — see indigo plant