| charcoal |
the solid, black form of carbon made by burning wood or other matter in a space with very little oxygen. [1/2 definitions] |
| cheetah |
a large, wild cat of Africa and southern Asia that has solid black spots on its fur. Cheetahs have long legs and are the fastest animal on land. Sometimes they are trained for hunting game. |
| chickadee |
a small North American bird with a gray body and black head and throat. |
| chow2 |
a Chinese breed of dog. Chows are sturdy dogs of medium size with a thick red or black coat, a black tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
| club |
a black figure in the shape of a clover that can be found on a playing card; a card marked with this figure. [1/6 definitions] |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth and burned as fuel. [1/2 definitions] |
| coral snake |
a small, poisonous snake that has red, yellow, and black bands around its body. It is found in the southwestern part of the United States and in Central and South America. |
| crow1 |
a shiny black bird known for its shrill, harsh cry. Crows are often seen looking for food. |
| Dalmatian |
a breed of dog. Dalmatians are large dogs that have short white hair with black or brown spots. |
| Danube River |
an important river in Europe that starts in Germany and flows south and east through many countries in central Europe. When it finally reaches the country of Ukraine, it flows into the Black Sea. |
| Doberman pinscher |
a breed of dog. Doberman pinschers have short, smooth, black hair with tan markings and are used as guard dogs. |
| ebony |
a hard black wood that comes from tropical Asian trees. [2/3 definitions] |
| ferret |
a small mammal with light fur and black feet. Ferrets are a kind of weasel. They live in the plains of North America, where they eat prairie dogs. The North American ferret is closely related to the European ferret or polecat. [1/4 definitions] |
| German shepherd |
a breed of dog. German shepherds are large dogs that resemble wolves and have a thick brown or black coat. They are used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
| Gila monster |
a large, poisonous reptile that lives in the southwestern part of the United States and in Mexico. This lizard has a short tail and scales in patterns of black with orange, yellow, or pink. |
| goldfinch |
a small finch with yellow and black markings, found in North America, Europe, and Asia. |
| grackle |
a North American blackbird with a long tail and shiny black feathers. |
| graphite |
a soft black or gray form of carbon. It is the writing material in pencils, and it has many uses in industry. |
| gray |
the color of the sky before it rains; the color between black and white. [1/4 definitions] |
| gunpowder |
a black powder that explodes when touched with fire. Gunpowder is used in firing guns. |
| ink |
a liquid or paste, usually black or colored, that is used to write or print. [1/2 definitions] |