nigrescence

1. The process of becoming black or dark.
2. Blackness or darkness, as of complexion.

Origin:

Origin: From nigrescent, blackish

Origin: , from Latin nigrēscēns, nigrēscent-

Origin: , present participle of nigrēscere, to become black

Origin: , from niger, nigr-, black; see nek^w-t- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

• ni·gresˈcent adjective