Etymology

melas

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Today it means: Synonym of leprosy, particularly contagious forms causing dark spots on the skin. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μέλας
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromμέλας“black”
  2. English todaymelas

From Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas, “black”).

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