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nigra

/ˈnɪɡɹə/

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What does nigra mean?

noun

  1. Alternative form of Negro.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (offensive) A black person.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈnɪɡɹə/

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I will first describe the habits of the tortoise (Testudo nigra, formerly called Indica), which has been so frequently alluded to.
Charles DarwinThe Voyage of the BeagleProject Gutenberg ebook #944
The species was the large cayman, the Jacaré-uassú of the Amazonian Indians (Jacare nigra).
Henry Walter BatesThe Naturalist on the River AmazonsProject Gutenberg ebook #2440
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There are several other varieties, including M. conspicua Soulangeana nigra, with dark purplish flowers; M. conspicua Alexandrina, M. conspicua Soulangeana speciosa, and M. conspicua Norbertii.
Angus D. WebsterHardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and ShrubsProject Gutenberg ebook #10852
The fruit and the wood much resemble those of the American black walnut, Juglans nigra, but for cabinet-work the American is the more beautiful material, especially when the large knots are employed.
George P. (George Perkins) MarshThe Earth as Modified by Human ActionProject Gutenberg ebook #6019
In aged people this condition is the pityriasis nigra of Willan.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747