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black carpenter ant
nounLow (Technical/Ecological/Entomological/Pest Control)
/ˌblæk ˈkɑː.pən.tər ˌænt/A large, predominantly black ant of the genus Camponotus, known for nesting in wood.
black chaff
nounTechnical/Low-Frequency
/blæk tʃɑːf/A plant disease, especially of wheat, characterized by dark, discoloured lesions on the glumes and stems, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas translucens.
black cherry
nounB2
/ˌblæk ˈtʃɛri/A small, dark red to almost black sweet fruit from the Prunus serotina tree, or the tree itself.
black code
nounLow
/ˌblæk ˈkəʊd/A historically established law or set of laws, notably in the United States, that restricts the rights and freedoms of Black people, particularly after the abolition of slavery.
black cohosh
nounLow
/ˌblæk ˈkəʊ.hɒʃ/A perennial North American plant (Actaea racemosa, syn. Cimicifuga racemosa) with white flowers, used in herbal medicine.
black comedy
nounB2
/ˌblæk ˈkɒm.ə.di/A genre of drama, film, or literature that treats serious, tragic, or disturbing subjects (like death, disease, or war) with humour that is deliberately cynical, morbid, or shocking.
black copper
nounC2/Technical
/ˌblak ˈkɒpə/A dark-coloured copper ore, specifically tenorite (CuO), or a form of copper with a blackish surface oxidation.
black cosmos
nounLow
/blæk ˈkɒzmɒs/A species of flowering plant (Cosmos bipinnatus) with dark maroon or nearly black flowers, also known as chocolate cosmos.
black country
nounLow
/ˌblæk ˈkʌntri/A region in the West Midlands of England, historically known for its industrial heritage, particularly coal mining and ironworking.
black cow
nounB2
/blæk kaʊ/A dairy cow with predominantly black fur, often a specific breed such as the Aberdeen Angus or Holstein.
black cuckoo
nounC2
/blæk ˈkʊk.uː/A specific species of cuckoo bird with predominantly black plumage.
black cumin
nounLow
/ˌblæk ˈkʌmɪn/A small flowering plant (Nigella sativa) whose dark, crescent-shaped seeds are used as a spice and traditional medicine.
black currant
nounC1
/ˌblæk ˈkʌrənt/a small, round, edible blackish-purple berry that grows on a shrub, used in cooking and juice-making.
black death
nounB2
/ˌblæk ˈdeθ/the great epidemic of bubonic plague that killed a large part of the population of Europe and Asia in the 14th century.
black diamond
nounLow frequency (B2-C1 vocabulary). The compound is known, but not an everyday word for most speakers.
/ˌblæk ˈdaɪ.mənd/A type of diamond, opaque and black in colour due to graphite inclusions; often industrial but also used in jewellery.
black diet
nounVery low
/blæk ˈdaɪ.ət/A diet consisting of very little food, often associated with extreme deprivation or starvation conditions.
black disc
nounMedium-Low
/blæk dɪsk/A vinyl record, distinguished by its traditional black colour and grooved, analogue format.
black disease
nounC2
/ˌblak dɪˈziːz/A condition causing black discolouration, especially in plants or animals; historically used for certain fatal diseases.
black dog
nounB2
/ˌblæk ˈdɒɡ/a dog with black fur; the literal animal.
black duck
nounLow
/ˌblæk ˈdʌk/A species of duck (Anas superciliosa) native to Australia and the Pacific, characterized by its predominantly dark brown plumage with distinctive facial markings.

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