melanin

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek stem of μέλας (mélas, “black”) + -in.

noun

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

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