melanocomous, a.
(mɛləˈnɒkəməs)
[f. Gr. µελανοκόµ-ης (f. µελανο-, µέλας black + κόµη hair) + -ous.]
Black-haired.
| 1836 Prichard Res. Phys. Hist. Man (ed. 3) I. 220 The black-haired or melanocomous or melanous variety [of complexion], characterised by black or very dark hair. 1849–52 Todd Cycl. Anat. IV. 936/2 The melano-comous or dark races..are mostly of the melancholic temperament. 1851 H. W. Torrens in Jrnl. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 38 The melano⁓comous character of complexion. |