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View synonyms for melanoid

melanoid

[ mel-uh-noid ]

adjective

  1. of or characterized by melanosis.
  2. resembling melanin; darkish.


melanoid

/ ˈmɛləˌnɔɪd /

adjective

  1. resembling melanin; dark coloured
  2. characterized by or resembling melanosis


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Word History and Origins

Origin of melanoid1

First recorded in 1850–55; melan- + -oid

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