raven
/ˈɹeɪvən/ adjective C2- Of the jet-black and often glossy colour of the plumage of a raven (etymology 1, noun sense 1). · Near-synonyms: ebony, onyx· raven curls raven darkness
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The Hatter opened his eyes very wide on hearing this; but all he _said_ was, “Why is a raven like a writing-desk?”
I think to myself, ‘Now my hair is a glorious black, black as the raven’s wing.’ But all the time I _know_ it is just plain red and it breaks my heart.
He said it would turn my hair a beautiful raven black--he positively assured me that it would.
The peddler said it was warranted to dye any hair a beautiful raven black and wouldn’t wash off.
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