melanoid vs shadowy

melanoid

noun

  • Synonym of melanoidin 

adj

  • Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis. 

  • Relating to, or resembling, melanin. 

shadowy

adj

  • Dark, obscure. 

  • Vague, dim, unclear, faint of an image. 

  • In shadow; darkened by shadows. 

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