μαύρος — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
μαύρος is used for these senses in English:
- Moor (historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Amazigh origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries.
- black Bad; evil; ill-omened.
- black Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
- black (countable) A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
- black (countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
black — full definition
- adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
- adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
- adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
- adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.
moor — full definition
- noun A wide stretch of open, often hilly land covered in heather and rough grass, with poor, boggy soil.
- verb To tie up and fix a boat in place with ropes, chains, or an anchor.