ˈni:ɡrəu 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). øNegro
spiritual a
religious song derived
from the
musical traditions of Black
people in the
southern US. [Sp. & Port., f. L niger nigri black]