blackish
pronunciation
How to pronounce blackish in British English:
UK [b'lækɪʃ]
How to pronounce blackish in American English:
US [b'lækɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- somewhat black
Word Origin
- blackish (adj.)
- mid-15c., from black (adj.) + -ish.
Example
- 1. Blackish aphid that infests e.g. beans and sugar beets .
- 2. Mature fruit blackish ; bracts and style caducous .
- 3. The ash might be salty or sweet , blackish or white .
- 4. Blackish fish of new england waters .
- 5. Sturgeons are prized for their blackish roe .