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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Approaching blackness; blackish, dark-coloured.

   "Pomp of Words Moſt ſplendidly nigrescent"

Synonyms

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blackblackishdarkdarkishduskdusky

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"Pomp of Words Moſt ſplendidly nigrescent"

Etymology

From Latin nigrescens, present participle of nigrescere (“to grow black”), from niger (“black”). See negro.

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