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单词 melanian
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Definition of melanian in English:

melanian

noun mɪˈleɪnɪən
Zoology rare
  • A freshwater snail of the former family Melaniidae (now separated into the Melanopsidae, Pleuroceridae, and Thiaridae).

adjective mɪˈleɪnɪən
Zoology rare
  • Of or relating to the former family Melaniidae.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Melania, genus name + -an, after French mélanien.

Definition of melanian in US English:

melanian

nounmɪˈleɪnɪən
Zoology rare
  • A freshwater snail of the former family Melaniidae (now separated into the Melanopsidae, Pleuroceridae, and Thiaridae).

adjectivemɪˈleɪnɪən
Zoology rare
  • Of or relating to the former family Melaniidae.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Melania, genus name + -an, after French mélanien.

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