Noire — meaning in English

English meaning

• black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
• crotchet noun A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.

Senses

Noire is used for these senses in English:

• black (countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
• crotchet (music) A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
• negress (dated, literary, now, offensive, and, an, _) A black female.

black — full definition

1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

crotchet — full definition

1. noun A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
2. noun A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
3. noun A hook-shaped instrument, especially as used in obstetric surgery.
4. noun A whim or a fancy.

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