Pertaining to either of the Indies, East or West.

A general name of any native of the Indies; as an East Indian, or West Indian. it is particularly applied to any native of the American continent. Indian Arrow Root, A plant of the genus Maranta. Indian Berry, A plant of the genus Menispermum. Indian Bread, A plant of the genus Jatropha. Indian Corn, A plant, the maiz, of the genus Zea; a native of American. Indian Cress, A plant of the genus Tropaeolum. Indian Fig, A plant of the genus Cactus. Indian Ink, A substance brought from China, used for water colors. It is in rolls or in square cakes, and is said to consist of lampblack and animal glue.