melanic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /məˈlæn.ɪk/
Meanings
- Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.
- (qualifier:soil science) Melanocratic.
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(archaic) black-haired
The melanic, or black class, includes all individuals or races who have black hair; […]
1842, James Laurie, System of Universal Geography: Founded on the Works of Malte-Brun and Balbi, London: Stevenson & Co., page 106:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more melanic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most melanic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
lipomelanic · hypermelanic · melanate · acromelanic · eumelanic