melanic /məˈlæn.ɪk/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism. •Melanocratic. •(no longer used) black-hairedThe melanic, or black class, includes all individuals or races who have black hair; […] — 1842 noun1 •A creature, such as a moth, exhibiting melanism. formsmelanics · more melanic · most melanic