Definitions for blackamoor

blackamoor black·a·moor

Spelling: [blak-uh-moo r]
IPA: /ˈblæk əˌmʊər/

Blackamoor is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 423 anagrams from letters in blackamoor (aabcklmoor).

Definitions for blackamoor

noun

  1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person.
  2. a contemptuous term used to refer to any dark-skinned person.

Origin of blackamoor

First recorded in 1540-50; unexplained variant of phrase black Moor

Examples for blackamoor

They think it a beauty, and say white teeth are the sign of a blackamoor.

“But somebody did try to wash a blackamoor white,” said Bob.

He is a blackamoor, and derives his extraction from the spice lands.

Six years, and you have turned from a white-skinned Irishman into a blackamoor!

Had he yet to learn that he could not wash a blackamoor white?

Lily, whom he might have had in his bosom, would have been no blackamoor.

"A blackamoor, no doubt," said Lady Caroline with conviction.

"I have come in response to your summons," replied the blackamoor.

But it is mere waste of soap to attempt to wash a blackamoor white.

Mercy upon me, what shall I do with a blackamoor and a dog both underfoot!

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