Indol(n.) A white, crystalline substance, C8H7N, obtained from blue indigo, and almost all indigo derivatives, by a process of reduction. It is also formed from albuminous matter, together with skatol, by putrefaction, and by fusion with caustic potash, and is present in human excrement, as well as in the intestinal canal of some herbivora.
Indolence(n.) Freedom from that which pains, or harasses, as toil, care, grief, etc.
Indolence(n.) The quality or condition of being indolent; inaction, or want of exertion of body or mind, proceeding from love of ease or aversion to toil; habitual idleness; indisposition to labor; laziness; sloth; inactivity.
Indolency(n.) Indolence.
Indolent(a.) Free from toil, pain, or trouble.
Indolent(a.) Indulging in ease; avoiding labor and exertion; habitually idle; lazy; inactive; as, an indolent man.
Indolent(a.) Causing little or no pain or annoyance; as, an indolent tumor.
Indolently(adv.) In an indolent manner.
Indoles(n.) Natural disposition; natural quality or abilities.

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