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Nigrescence

//naɪˈɡrɛsəns// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The process of becoming black or dark; blackening. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A dark complexion. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    Blackishness. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō.

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