‖n. pl. [ NL. See Melanochroic. ] (Ethnol.) A group of the human race, including the dark whites. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. melana`chroos; me`las, -anos, black + chroa` color. ] Having a dark complexion; of or pertaining to the Melanochroi. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Melanochroic. ] (Min.) A mineral of a red, or brownish or yellowish red color. It is a chromate of lead; -- called also phoenicocroite. [ 1913 Webster ]