"Negrobilia" meaning in English

See Negrobilia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of negro + memorabilia Etymology templates: {{blend|en|negro|memorabilia}} Blend of negro + memorabilia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Negrobilia (uncountable)
  1. Collectibles that portray stereotypes of black people. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Negrobilia-en-noun-g~nTvbl~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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