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mel·a·nism
 melanism
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- pronunciation:
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nih
zm
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| definition 1: |
an esp. high amount of dark pigmentation, as in hair, skin, feathers, or the like.
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| definition 2: |
abnormally dark pigmentation, as caused by an excess of sun or certain skin disorders.
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