Blackwater
any of several human or animal diseases characterized by the production of dark urine as a result of the rapid breakdown of red blood cells.
blackwater fever.
Contemporary Examples
Who Should Kill? Looking for Answers in Erik Prince’s Memoir Brian Castner November 21, 2013
Exit Interview: Outgoing Blackwater Chief on Why He Owes No Apologies Benjamin Sarlin March 1, 2009
Blackwater Founder Wants to Fight Ebola, ISIS, and for the GOP to ‘Get Off Their Ass’ Asawin Suebsaeng September 19, 2014
Game of Thrones’ ‘The Lion and the Rose’: Joffrey’s Demented, Shocking Royal Wedding Andrew Romano April 13, 2014
Blackwater Founder Erik Prince: War on Terror Has Become Too Big Eli Lake November 18, 2013
Historical Examples
Prester John John Buchan
The Huguenots in France Samuel Smiles.
Wunpost Dane Coolidge
The Woman Thou Gavest Me Hall Caine
Wanderings in Ireland Michael Myers Shoemaker
blackwater
(blāk’wô’tər)
Wastewater containing bodily or other biological wastes, as from toilets, dishwashers, or kitchen drains. Compare graywater.
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