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film noirOne entry found. Main Entry: film noir Pronunciation: \-ˈnwär\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural film noirs \-ˈnwär(z)\ or films noir or films noirs\-ˈnwär\ Etymology: French, literally, black film Date: 1958 : a type of crime film featuring cynical malevolent characters in a sleazy setting and an ominous atmosphere that is conveyed by shadowy photography and foreboding background music; also : a film of this type
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