Nigra

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪɡɹə/

Nigra (noun)

  1. A Latin word used in scientific names to show a dark or black type of organism.

Examples

  • The label includes nigra as a Latin species name.
  • Scientists use nigra as a Latin species name in their notes.

Nigra (adjective)

  1. Used in Latin-based scientific descriptions to mean dark or black in colour.

Examples

  • The fabric is nigra, with a deep dark tone.
  • She chose a nigra shade for the evening event.