Melanesian \Mel`a*ne"sian\, prop. a. [Gr. me`las, me`lanos,
   black + ? island. Melanesia was so called from the dark
   complexion of the natives.]
   Of or pertaining to Melanesia.
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	Melanesian
    adj 1: of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture