Indian ink

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) British. India ink.

Indian ink

noun

1. a black pigment made from a mixture of lampblack and a binding agent such as gelatine or glue: usually formed into solid cakes and sticks
2. a black liquid ink made from this pigment

Example Sentences

Liquid Indian Ink is a solution for architects, surveyors, &c.

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Rowlandson next completed the colouring of his own Indian-ink shaded impression in delicate tints harmoniously selected.

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For painting the moustaches and eyebrows, Indian-ink or burnt cork will answer.

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The water was glassy and motionless, reflecting tint by tint of the Indian-ink sky above.

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“Then we must be content with Indian-ink,” replied the pacha, lifting the pitcher to his mouth, and emptying it.

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