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melanous

American  
[mel-uh-nuhs] / ˈmɛl ə nəs /

adjective

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

melanous British  
/ ˈmɛlənəs, ˌmɛləˈnɒsɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. having a dark complexion and black hair

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Other Word Forms

  • melanosity noun

Etymology

Origin of melanous

First recorded in 1835–40; melan- ( def. ) + -ous ( def. )

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