blue-black
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- blue-blackness noun
Etymology
Origin of blue-black
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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However, the huckleberry provides more wildlife benefits with spring flowers for native pollinators, followed by blue-black berries for wild birds in late summer.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024
At this moment, the sky will turn from light blue to dark blue-black, and you will be able to suddenly see a few stars in the sky along with the planet Mercury.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023
I love the NHS but I truly lost faith in the healthcare system when three doctors, including a dermatologist, failed to recognise that a growing blue-black mole indicated I could have skin cancer.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023
They also painted the exterior of the ADU a dramatic blue-black tone to distinguish it from the main house.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022
With her blue-black qi-pao, they bordered on desperate pink.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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