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Inkiness

The state or quality of being inky; blackness.

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Ebony 76% connected

A hard, heavy, and durable wood, which admits of a fine polish or gloss. The usual color is black, but it also occurs red or green.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sable 76% connected

A carnivorous animal of the Weasel family (Mustela zibellina) native of the northern latitudes of Europe, Asia, and America, -- noted for its fine, s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inky 74% connected

Consisting of, or resembling, ink; soiled with ink; black.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inky 74% connected

Consisting of, or resembling, ink; soiled with ink; black.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Black 92% connected

Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characte…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Blackness 92% connected

The quality or state of being black; black color; atrociousness or enormity in wickedness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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