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
- (soil science) Melanocratic.
- A creature, such as a moth, exhibiting melanism.
- (archaic, ethnology) black-haired
Example Sentences
The melanic, or black class, includes all individuals or races who have black hair; […]
Word Forms
- melanics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanistic, melonic, melanoid, melanomal, melanotic, melanoic.
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