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czarny — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
  • negro noun A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and inappropriate.
  • sable noun A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.

Senses

czarny is used for these senses in English:

  • black (countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
  • sable (tincture) In blazon, of the colour black.

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.

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