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black and tan

The correct spelling is black and tan.

How to pronounce black and tan

/blakən(d)ˈtan/
noun

IPA: /blakən(d)ˈtan/

Say it like: Bla-k a-nd -tan

The correct spelling is black and tan. Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring. For example: "Not only did the Dublin barkeeps not make a shamrock in the foam, they claimed to not even know what a black and tan was."

Usage Examples

Not only did the Dublin barkeeps not make a shamrock in the foam, they claimed to not even know what a black and tan was.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring.
  2. 2.A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that featured black entertainers.
  3. 3.An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale (tan).

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