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jet-black

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Definition of jet-black

: deep black in color : black as jet jet-black hair

First Known Use of jet-black

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Jet-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet-black. Accessed 11 Aug. 2020.

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