melanous
[ mel-uh-nuhs ]
/ ˈmɛl ə nəs /
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adjective
having a dark, swarthy complexion and dark-colored hair.
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OTHER WORDS FROM melanous
mel·a·nos·i·ty [mel-uh-nos-i-tee], /ˌmɛl əˈnɒs ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby melanous
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British Dictionary definitions for melanous
melanous
/ (ˈmɛlənəs) /
adjective
having a dark complexion and black hair
Derived forms of melanous
melanosity (ˌmɛləˈnɒsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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