English Explanatory Dictionary

nigrescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.
  2. A dark complexion.
  3. Blackishness.

Pronunciation

/naɪˈɡrɛsəns/ /nɪˈɡrɛsəns/

Word forms

nigrescence nigrescences

Etymology

Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō. By surface analysis, Latin nigr(ēre) + -escence.

Related words

nigrescent
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