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- black earth/ˌblæk ˈɜːθ/A fertile, dark-colored soil rich in organic matter.nounLow
- black economy/ˌblæk ɪˈkɒnəmi/Economic activity that is not declared to tax authorities, thus illegal and unregulated.nounC1
- black english/ˌblæk ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/A systematic, rule-governed variety of English spoken primarily by many African Americans, encompassing distinct phonological, grammatical, and lexical features. It is also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or African American English (AAE).nounC1/C2
- black eye/ˌblæk ˈaɪ/A bruise or discoloration around the eye resulting from a blow to the face or head.nounB2
- black ferns/blæk fɜːnz/The official name for the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.plural-nounLow
- black flag/blæk flæɡ/A flag of plain black cloth, historically used as a symbol of piracy or as a racing flag in motorsports to disqualify a driver.nounLow
- black flux/blæk flʌks/A chemical substance, specifically a mixture of powdered charcoal and salt, used historically as a flux in metallurgy to prevent oxidation during metal refining and soldering.nounVery Rare
- black fly/blæk flaɪ/A small, dark-colored biting fly, often of the family Simuliidae, known for its painful bite and potential to transmit diseases.nounC1
- black fog/blæk fɒɡ/An extremely dense and dark fog that severely reduces visibility, often with a sooty or polluted appearance.nounC1/C2
- black forest/ˌblæk ˈfɒr.ɪst/A large, dense, and typically dark forest of predominantly coniferous trees, often specifically referring to the mountainous forest region in southwestern Germany.nounC1
- black forest cake/ˌblæk ˈfɒr.ɪst ˌɡæt.əʊ/A rich chocolate layer cake filled with whipped cream and cherries, typically decorated with chocolate shavings and more cherries.nounLow-medium
- black fox/blæk fɒks/A fox with a dark, usually blackish coat.nounLow
- black friar/ˌblæk ˈfraɪ.ər/A member of a Roman Catholic religious order known for wearing a black cloak, specifically the Dominican Order.nounC1/C2
- black friday/ˌblæk ˈfraɪ.deɪ/The Friday after the US Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally marking the start of the Christmas shopping season with major retail sales and promotions.nounC1
- black frost/blæk frɒst/A severe, damaging frost that occurs without visible white ice crystals or hoarfrost, characterized by freezing temperatures that turn vegetation black.nounlow
- black game/ˌblæk ˈɡeɪm/The black grouse, a species of game bird native to Europe and parts of Asia, characterised by the male's glossy black plumage with a lyre-shaped tail and red wattles.nounLow (Technical/Regional)
- black gang/blæk ɡaŋ/A historical term for the crew of coal-shovelers and firemen who worked in the boiler rooms of steam-powered ships.nounVery Low (historical/technical)
- black gnat/ˌblæk ˈnæt/A small, dark-colored fly, typically a species of midge or true fly, of significant importance in fly fishing.nounLow Frequency / Specialized
- black gold/ˌblæk ˈɡəʊld/A metaphorical term for oil (petroleum), referring to its great economic value and black color.nounC1
- black grouse/ˌblæk ˈɡraʊs/A large game bird of the grouse family, with distinctive black plumage in males and a lekking behaviour.nounC2/Technical
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