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blacken

blac·ken

UK/ˈblækən/ US/ˈblækʌn/ rare

verb

1.

make or become black

  • “The smoke blackened the ceiling”
  • “The ceiling blackened”
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2.

burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

  • “The cook blackened the chicken breast”
  • “The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece”
  • “the flames scorched the ceiling”
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Origin

From Middle English blaknen, blakkenen, equivalent to black + -en (verbal suffix).

Phrases

  • black color
  • blackened crust

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