noir.
Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre
Meaning & usage
Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre
Where this word comes from
Shortened from film noir, and from French noir. Doublet of negro.
Film noir.
A production in the style of film noir.
Where this word comes from
Shortened from film noir, and from French noir. Doublet of negro.
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