coal-black
|coal/black|
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/ˈkoʊl blæk/
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/ˈkəʊl blæk/
extremely black
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coal-black' originates from the combination of 'coal,' which is a black combustible mineral, and 'black,' referring to the color.
Historical Evolution
'Coal-black' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something as being as black as coal.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'as black as coal,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely black; as black as coal.
The night sky was coal-black, with no stars visible.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 17:26