MELANISM — 8 letter word
melanism
The word melanism has 8 letters: M, E, L, A, N, I, S, M. It contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)".
8 letter word "melanism": M E L A N I S M — noun
Scrabble score: 12 Words With Friends score: 16
Letter analysis of melanism
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
3 vowels, 5 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of melanism
noun
- a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) Synonyms: melanosis
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