Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having a fair complexion with dark hair.
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Examples
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Then the Dublin girls, their pale faces and glossy hair, the dark and the light, like fresh-poured stout, the leucomelanous complexion of Ireland.
At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002
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Then the Dublin girls, their pale faces and glossy hair, the dark and the light, like fresh-poured stout, the leucomelanous complexion of Ireland.
At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002
bluetangle commented on the word leucomelanous
Having dark hair (and sometimes dark eyes) and pale skin. My favorite word from my grandpa's 1950s dictionary, and my favorite type of fellow.
May 21, 2008
frindley commented on the word leucomelanous
Disney's Snow White!
Not to mention a host of other beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor in her prime and Vivien Leigh.
May 21, 2008