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- black pepper/ˌblæk ˈpep.ər/A pungent spice made from the dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum vine, used to season food.nounB1
- black perch/blæk pɜːtʃ/A common name for a small, dark-colored species of fish.nounLow
- black pewter/ˌblæk ˈpjuːtə/A dark grey or charcoal shade with a subdued metallic sheen.nounLow (Specialist/Art & Design)
- black pine/ˌblæk ˈpaɪn/A type of coniferous tree, typically referring to species with dark bark and foliage.nounLow
- black pit/ˌblæk ˈpɪt/A very dark, deep hole or cavity in the ground; a profound place of darkness.nounLow
- black plague/ˌblæk ˈpleɪɡ/The specific, devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing massive death and societal upheaval.nounC1
- black pope/ˌblæk ˈpəʊp/An informal, often pejorative, nickname for the Superior General of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the head of the Jesuit religious order.nounC2
- black poplar/ˌblæk ˈpɒp.lə/A species of deciduous tree (Populus nigra) native to Europe and southwest Asia, characterized by its dark, deeply fissured bark, triangular or diamond-shaped leaves with a pale underside, and often a leaning, gnarled trunk.nounC1/C2
- black powder/ˌblæk ˈpaʊdə/A simple, early form of explosive gunpowder, typically a mixture of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), charcoal, and sulfur.nounC1
- black power/ˌblæk ˈpaʊə/A political slogan and movement (originating in the US in the 1960s) emphasizing racial pride, self-sufficiency, and political/economic power for Black people, often advocating for separation from white-dominated institutions.nounC1/C2
- black prince/ˌblæk ˈprɪns/A nickname for Edward of Woodstock (1330–1376), eldest son of King Edward III of England, a renowned military leader in the Hundred Years' War, famous for his black armour.nounLow
- black project/ˌblæk ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/A highly classified military or government research and development project, typically involving advanced or sensitive technology, whose existence and details are kept secret from the public and even from most government officials.nounC2
- black propaganda/ˌblæk ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/False information or misleading material that is deliberately spread by a government, organization, or individual, while concealing its true source, with the intent to deceive, manipulate, or damage an opponent.nounC2
- black pudding/ˌblæk ˈpʊdɪŋ/A type of blood sausage, a cooked sausage made primarily from pork blood, fat, oatmeal or barley, and seasonings, typically sliced and fried before eating.nounC1
- black quarter/ˌblæk ˈkwɔːtə/A serious, often fatal bacterial disease in cattle, sheep, and goats, causing swelling, lameness, and necrosis in muscles, especially of the upper legs.nounLow (Specialist/Veterinary)
- black racer/blak ˈreɪsə/A fast-moving, non-venomous snake species (Coluber constrictor) found in North America, typically black or dark grey, known for its speed and diurnal hunting habits.nounC1/C2
- black raspberry/ˌblæk ˈrɑːz.bər.i/A small, dark purplish-black edible berry from a plant species (Rubus occidentalis), related to but distinct from blackberries and red raspberries.nounB2
- black rat/ˌblæk ˈræt/A species of rodent (Rattus rattus) with a slender build, large ears, and a tail longer than its body, typically having black or dark brown fur.nounC1
- black ring/blæk rɪŋ/A ring that is black in colour.nounLow (C2)
- black rod/ˌblæk ˈrɒd/A senior officer in the British Houses of Parliament (Lords and Commons) who bears a black rod as a symbol of office, responsible for ceremonial duties and summoning the Commons to the Lords.nounLow
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