The plant Piper nigrum. / The dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant which are commonly used as a spice and seasoning. They are either used whole, or in a ground or crushed form.

plural of black art

An American black bear, Ursus americanus, indigenous to North America. / An Asiatic black bear, Ursus thibetanus.

Any of several species of venomous and potentially deadly spiders, particularly Latrodectus sp.. / A woman who kills one or more of her lovers.

Very dark; without light.

The plant Ballota nigra possessing a disagreeable odor. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb as an antispasmodic, stimulant and vermifuge.

Tea leaves which have been "fermented" (actually, oxidized) before drying to enhance their flavour (cf. green tea). / (Britain) A cup of tea served without milk.

Coffee served as a beverage without cream or milk.

Pitch-black; of the blackest black.

Coal-black; the blackest black.