hypostigma

/haɪpəˈstɪɡmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A color term in some languages, particularly in the Dani language of New Guinea, referring to a dark blue or dark green color.

“The artist used the term hypostigma to describe the deep shade of blue in the painting.”

Synonyms

  • indigo
  • sapphire

Antonyms

  • beige
  • ivory