"black cab" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: black cabs [plural]
Etymology: So-called because they were originally painted black; nowadays they can be any colour, but are still referred to as black cabs. Head templates: {{en-noun}} black cab (plural black cabs)
  1. (British) A traditional London-style taxi; a hackney carriage. Tags: British Categories (topical): Vehicles Categories (place): London
    Sense id: en-black_cab-en-noun-K53l2kKR Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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