English Explanatory Dictionary

negress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A black female.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of negress.

Pronunciation

/ˈniːɡɹɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-negress.wav

Word forms

negress negresses

Etymology

From French négresse, from nègre. Equivalent to Negro + -ess.

Synonyms

negrette niggerette niggeress niggress nigress BIPOC BME colored colored person minority nonwhite person of color

Related words

negro negroid Latina Muslimah
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