melanous

[ mel-uh-nuhs ]

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

Origin of melanous

1
First recorded in 1835–40; melan- + -ous

Other words from melanous

  • mel·a·nos·i·ty [mel-uh-nos-i-tee], /ˌmɛl əˈnɒs ɪ ti/, noun

Words Nearby melanous

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British Dictionary definitions for melanous

melanous

/ (ˈmɛlənəs) /


adjective
  1. having a dark complexion and black hair

Derived forms of melanous

  • melanosity (ˌmɛləˈnɒsɪtɪ), noun

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