Meaning
Niger (Guizotia abyssinica), a tropical African asteraceous shrub cultivated for its seeds, which yield a valuable oil used for food and as an illuminant.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Bengali.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ramtillaniger seednyger seedinga seedblackseed
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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