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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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Etymology
- 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. gray
adjective. ['ˈgreɪ'] of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black.
Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. gray
adjective. ['ˈgreɪ'] showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair.
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Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. gray
noun. ['ˈgreɪ'] a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black.
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Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))