Definition of NIGRESCENCE

nigrescence

Plural: nigrescences

Noun

  • The process of becoming black or dark; blackening.
  • A dark complexion.
  • Blackishness.

Origin / Etymology

Mid 19th century. From Latin nigrescens, present active participle of nigrescō.

Scrabble Score: 16

nigrescence: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
nigrescence: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
nigrescence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

nigrescence: valid Words With Friends Word