"blacktress" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-blacktress.ogg Forms: blacktresses [plural]
Etymology: Blend of black + actress Etymology templates: {{blend|en|black|actress}} Blend of black + actress Head templates: {{en-noun}} blacktress (plural blacktresses)
  1. (slang, film, rare) An African American woman who is a pioneer of the film industry. Tags: rare, slang Categories (topical): Female people, Film genres, Occupations

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