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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A creature, such as a moth, exhibiting melanism.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.
2. 2
   Melanocratic.
3. 3
   black-haired archaic

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

blackcoloreddarkmelanocratic

Example

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

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