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xanthomelanoi

plural noun, sometimes capitalized
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xan·​tho·​mel·​a·​noi | \ ˌzan(t)thōˈmeləˌnȯi \

Definition of xanthomelanoi

: xanthomelanous peoples

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History and Etymology for xanthomelanoi

New Latin, from xanth- + Greek melanoi, nominative plural masculine of melanos black; akin to Greek melas black

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“Xanthomelanoi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xanthomelanoi. Accessed 20 Aug. 2022.

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