"black witch" meaning in All languages combined

See black witch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: black witches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} black witch (plural black witches)
  1. A witch who practices black magic. Categories (topical): Fictional abilities, Occult, People, Stock characters
    Sense id: en-black_witch-en-noun-qE378BzL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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