A form of film punctuation in which the picture is instantaneously darkened.

A black-shelled edible mollusc (Haliotis crachedorii), found off the North American Pacific coast.

A perennial member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, syn. Scorzonera hispanica).

(Ireland, UK, idiomatic, potentially offensive) Third-world charities, the missions.

Area in the West Midlands of England, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

(astronomy) A hypothesized white dwarf that has cooled down and no longer emits visible light.

Craterellus cornucopioides / Polyozellus multiplex: blue chanterelle

Any of a breed of black, hornless cattle from Scotland.

Any group of individuals who join a protest or demonstration, wearing black clothing including items to protect and/or conceal their faces and often engaging in violence and vandalism; the tactic of forming and participating in such a group.

(phytopathology) A fungal disease among plants, particularly roses, that results in black spots on the leaves.