melanic

[ muh-lan-ik ]

adjective

1. Pathology. melanotic.
2. of or relating to melanism.

melanic

/ məˈlænɪk /

adjective

1. relating to melanism or melanosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of melanic¹

First recorded in 1815–25; melan- + -ic

Example Sentences

The Silky breed of fowls is characterised among other peculiarities by a remarkable abundance of melanic pigment.

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Intermediates occur connecting the melanic form with the type, and sometimes specimens are found of a paler hue than the type.

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The Melanic race have a much stronger propensity to indulge in the intemperate use of ardent spirits than white people.

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From the experience of breeders it would appear that the melanic form is somewhat hardier, at any rate in captivity.

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A melanic form of the moth, Cymatophora or, suddenly appeared near Hamburg in 1904.

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