meline

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈmēˌlīn,

ˈmeˌ-

: made up of or resembling badgers

the meline mammals

meline

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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: of the color quince yellow

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Latin melinus, from meles marten, badger + -inus -ine

Adjective (2)

Greek mēlinos of a quince, quince-yellow, from mēlon apple, quince

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