XANTHOMELANOUS

Adjective

xanthomelanous (not comparable)

(anthropology, dated) Having yellow, brown, or olive skin and black hair.

Source: Wiktionary


Xan`tho*mel"a*nous, a. [Pref. xantho- + Gr. , , black.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the lighter division of the Melanochroi, or those races having an olive or yellow complexion and black hair.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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