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melano|mɪˈlɑːnəʊ|
[f. Gr. µελαν-, µέλας black: after albino.]
An animal distinguished by an abnormal development of black pigment in the epidermis, hair, feathers, etc.; opposed to albino.
1902Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist. IX. 59 Spotted tiger-cats of the F. Macrura group. The small specimen is a melano, but shows indications of the normal spotted condition. |