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1. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light.
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- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin.
Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. black
noun. ['ˈblæk'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white).
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Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] marked by anger or resentment or hostility.
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Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable.
Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin.
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- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. black
adjective. ['ˈblæk'] offering little or no hope.
Etymology
- black (English)
- black (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. duck
verb. ['ˈdʌk'] to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away.
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Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. duck
noun. ['ˈdʌk'] small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs.
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Etymology
- duck (English)
- doek (Dutch)
- doec (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- douken (Middle English (1100-1500))
- duce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))