# melanochroic

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Having a dark complexion; dark-skinned

## Etymology
From melano- + -chroic from Ancient Greek χρώς (khrṓs, “complexion”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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