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melanous

[mel-uh-nuh s]
adjective
  1. having a dark, swarthy complexion and dark-colored hair.
Related formsmel·a·nos·i·ty [mel-uh-nos-i-tee] /ˌmɛl əˈnɒs ɪ ti/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for melanous

melanous

adjective
  1. having a dark complexion and black hair
Derived Formsmelanosity (ˌmɛləˈnɒsɪtɪ), noun
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