melano-

1. a combining form meaning “black,” used in the formation of compound words: melanocyte.

combining form

1. black or darkmelanin; melanism; melanocyte; melanoma

word-forming element meaning “black,” from Greek melano-, comb. form of melas (genitive melanos) “black, dark, murky” (see melanin). pref.

1. Black; dark:melanin.