ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Melanic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /məˈlæn.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Melanic is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.

More Meanings

  1. (soil science) Melanocratic.
  2. A creature, such as a moth, exhibiting melanism.
  3. (archaic, ethnology) black-haired

Example Sentences

The melanic, or black class, includes all individuals or races who have black hair; […]

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include melanistic, melonic, melanoid, melanomal, melanotic, melanoic.

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