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Melanesian

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Mel·a·ne·sian  (ml-nzhn, -shn)
adj.
Of or relating to Melanesia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
n.
1. A member of any of the indigenous peoples of Melanesia.
2. A subfamily of the Austronesian languages that includes the languages of Melanesia.
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Adj.1.Melanesian - of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture
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Tambo is Melanesian for taboo, and is first cousin to that Polynesian word.
South Sea Tales by London, Jack View in context
In this the ancient was in nowise unlike the rest of his dark- skinned Melanesian race.
Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context
One of his tambos (tambo being beche-de-mer and Melanesian for "taboo") was that water unavoidable must never touch his skin.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
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