Melanochroi
/ (ˌmɛləˈnɒkrəʊˌaɪ) /
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pl n
a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by dark hair and pale complexion
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Melanochroid (ˌmɛləˈnɒkrɔɪd), adjectiveWord Origin for Melanochroi
C19: New Latin (coined by T. H. Huxley), from Greek, from melas dark + ōchros pale
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Example sentences from the Web for Melanochroi
On the south and west it mixes with that of the Melanochroi and on the north and east with that of the Mongoloids.