plural of black beetle

A tea-like drink made by Native Americans, and then by others, having exhilarant and diuretic properties. It is thought to have been brewed with Ilex vomitoria (yaupon) or Ilex cassine leaves.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black, beetle. / The oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis (a large roach from the family Blattidae).

(US) Synonym of African-American English (“AAE”), sometimes specifically African-American Vernacular English (“AAVE”). / (UK) Synonym of Multicultural London English (“MLE”)

(rare) plural of black drink

(finance) data showing that somebody is uncreditworthy

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black, triangle. / (ufology) One of a class of triangle-shaped unidentified flying objects, usually with a light in each corner.

(euphemistic) depression, melancholy / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black, dog.

An illicit drug formed from the incomplete acetylation of morphine, containing a variable percentage of heroin.

A smooth herb, Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.