melanoid vs swarthy

melanoid

adj
  • Relating to, or resembling, melanin. 

  • Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis. 

noun
  • Synonym of melanoidin 

swarthy

adj
  • Darker-skinned than white, but lighter-skinned than tawny; tan. 

  • Tawny, dusky, dark. 

  • Dark-skinned; Black. 

  • Weathered, rough. 

  • A dark grey color. 

  • Evil, malicious. 

noun
  • A swarthy person. 

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