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melas.

Synonym of leprosy, particularly contagious forms causing dark spots on the skin.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Synonym of leprosy, particularly contagious forms causing dark spots on the skin.

    obsolete · uncountable
  2. Synonym of melasma.

    uncommon · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

noun
  1. plural of mela

    form-of · plural
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