melanism

NOUN /mɛlə,nɪzəm/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M

melanism is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3E1L1A1N1I1S1M3
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does melanism mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

A condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin).

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