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- black measles/blæk ˈmiː.zəlz/A severe and potentially fatal form of measles characterized by internal bleeding, causing dark skin eruptions.nounplural-nounVery Low
- black medick/ˌblæk ˈmiːdɪk/A low-growing perennial leguminous plant (Medicago lupulina) with clover-like leaves, small yellow flowers that turn into black seed pods, often found in dry grassland and lawns.nounC2 / Low
- black molly/ˌblæk ˈmɒl.i/A small, peaceful, livebearing freshwater aquarium fish (Poecilia sphenops), known for its deep black colouring.nounC1
- black money/ˌblæk ˈmʌni/Money that is earned illegally and not declared to tax authorities, or used in illicit activities such as corruption, bribery, or organized crime.nounC1
- black monk/ˌblæk ˈmʌŋk/A member of the Benedictine monastic order, historically named for their distinctive black robes, and one of the earliest and most influential Western Christian monastic traditions.nounLow
- black mould/ˌblæk ˈməʊld/A dark-coloured, potentially toxic fungus, often of the genus Stachybotrys, that grows in damp indoor environments.nounB2
- black mountain/ˌblæk ˈmaʊn.tɪn/A dark-coloured mountain or hill, often due to vegetation, mineral composition, or shadow.nounLow-to-Medium (as a common noun). High (as a proper noun for specific locations).
- black mountains/ˌblæk ˈmaʊn.tɪnz/A proper noun referring to a specific, named mountain range, most famously the range on the border of Wales and England.plural-nounC1/C2
- black muslim/ˌblæk ˈmʌz.lɪm/A term with two primary, historically significant meanings: 1) A member of the Nation of Islam, a religious and sociopolitical movement founded in the United States, combining elements of Islam with Black nationalist ideology. 2) A person who is both Black and a follower of Islam.nounC2
- black muslims/ˌblæk ˈmʌz.lɪmz/A term historically used to refer to African Americans who practice Islam, particularly associated with groups like the Nation of Islam which combined Islamic religious practice with Black nationalism and empowerment.nounC2
- black mustard/ˌblæk ˈmʌs.təd/A species of mustard plant (Brassica nigra) with dark seeds, cultivated for its seeds which are used as a spice and for making mustard condiment.nounC1
- black nationalism/ˌblæk ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/A political and social movement advocating for the establishment of a separate, self-sufficient Black nation, often emphasizing racial pride, self-determination, and cultural identity.nounC1/C2
- black nightshade/ˌblæk ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/A widespread, often weedy plant (Solanum nigrum complex) with small white flowers and clusters of black berries. It is generally considered mildly toxic.nounC2
- black oak/ˌblæk ˈəʊk/A specific species of oak tree (Quercus velutina) native to eastern North America, characterized by its dark, deeply furrowed bark and leaves with bristle-tipped lobes.nounC1
- black olive/ˌblæk ˈɒl.ɪv/The ripe, dark-coloured fruit of the olive tree, often brined or cured, used as food.nounC1
- black onyx/ˌblæk ˈɒn.ɪks/A semi-precious, hard gemstone with alternating bands of deep black, often solid black, used in jewelry and ornamentation.nounLow
- black op/ˌblæk ˈɒp/A covert or clandestine military or intelligence operation, officially unacknowledged or disavowed by the government or organisation that carries it out.nounC1-C2
- black opal/ˌblæk ˈəʊ.pəl/A rare, dark variety of the gemstone opal, typically displaying vivid flashes of colour (play-of-colour) against a dark body tone.nounLow
- black pad/blæk pæd/A cushion or support surface, typically rectangular and black, used to place objects on or under for protection, alignment, or elevation.nounLow/Very Low
- black panther/ˌblæk ˈpænθə(r)/A large melanistic (dark-coated) big cat, specifically a leopard (Panthera pardus) or jaguar (Panthera onca) with a black fur mutation.nounB2
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