blackamoor in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for blackamoor in the English»French Dictionary

blackamoor [Brit ˈblakəmɔː, ˈblakəmʊə, Am ˈblækəˌmʊr] N archaic, offens

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The reasons for the inclusion of a blackamoor head vary.
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Not to mention the added dimensions of the 13 blackamoor sculptures that are made from molasses and scattered, now melting, throughout the space.
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The blackamoor is typically male, depicted with a head covering, usually a turban, and covered in rich jewels and gold leaf.
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In his modern form, the character is commonly depicted as a blackamoor.
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