A.blackness, opp. λευκότης, Arist.Ph.264b8, Metaph.1020b10, Str. 12.8.18, etc.; μ. τῆς μορφῆς, of negroes, Agatharch. 16; “μ. οὐλῶν” Dsc. 1.34; “μ. ἐκ τόκου” Crito ap. Gal.12.447: in pl., Hierocl.p.35 A.
II. black cloud, X.An.1.8.8 in pl., black spots, Plb.1.81.7.
2. black pigment, Thphr.HP5.3.1.