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melanous

[ mel-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

  1. having a dark, swarthy complexion and dark-colored hair.

melanous

/ ˈmɛlənəs; ˌmɛləˈnɒsɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. having a dark complexion and black hair
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • melanosity, noun
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Other Words From

  • mel·a·nos·i·ty [mel-, uh, -, nos, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of melanous1

First recorded in 1835–40; melan- ( def ) + -ous ( def )

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