atramentous

[ a-truh-men-tuhs ]

adjective

, Rare.

1. black, like ink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of atramentous¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin ātrāment(um) “ink” + -ous ( def )

Related Words

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