n. & adj.
n. (pl. -oes) a member of a dark-skinned race orig. native to Africa. °Now often considered offens.; the term Black is usually preferred.
adj. 1 of or concerning Negroes. 2 (as negro) Zool. black or dark (negro ant). Negro spiritual a religious song derived from the musical traditions of Black people in the southern US.
[ Sp. & Port., f. L niger nigri black ]