of a purplish black colour.

a purplish black colour.

One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the kidneys and spleen and to cause melancholy and sadness when present in excess.

a member of an African-American religious movement with political overtones; either of the Nation of Islam or the American Muslim Mission (open to all races)

Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. / An usher in the legislature of British colonies.

A passerine bird of the antbird family, Thamnophilus nigriceps.

The depiction of Spain and Spaniards (or, by extension, all Hispanics and their countries of origin) as bloodthirsty and cruel, greedy and fanatical.

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.