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me·lan·ic

 (mə-lăn′ĭk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.
2. Of, relating to, or affected with melanosis; melanotic.
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melanic

(məˈlænɪk)
adj
(Pathology) relating to melanism or melanosis
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me•lan•ic

(məˈlæn ɪk)

adj.
1. melanotic.
2. of or pertaining to melanism.
[1815–25]
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