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.