melanin

/ˈmɛlənən/
/ˈmɛlənɪn/
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Definitions of melanin
  1. noun
    insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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    type of:
    animal pigment
    pigment occurring in animals
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