fuligin Meaning & Definition
/ˈfjuːlə.d͡ʒɪn/
What Does Fuligin Mean?
Fuligin is used as a noun meaning soot, lampblack. It is also used to mean a hypothetical colour darker than black. As an adjective, it means fuliginous; sooty or black.
Fuligin: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfjuːlə.d͡ʒɪn/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Fuligin Definition (Noun)
- soot, lampblack.
- a hypothetical colour darker than black.
Fuligin as an Adjective
- fuliginous; sooty or black.
- of the colour fuligin.
Synonyms of Fuligin
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Fuligin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fuligin (uncountable)
fuligin (not comparable)
Origin of Fuligin
From Italian fuliggine.
Fuligin Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of fuligin is /ˈfjuːlə.d͡ʒɪn/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fjuːlə).