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

Derived Forms

• melanosity, noun

Other Words From

• mel·a·nos·i·ty [mel-, uh, -, nos, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of melanous¹

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