Melanchros
Lemma: μέλαγχρος
adjective
adjective
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Added Nov 12, 2025
Definition
An adjective meaning "melancholy, gloomy; of a melancholy temperament" (literally "black-blooded"). In ancient humoral theory it described a person inclined to melancholy due to the influence of black bile.
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Grammatical Analysis
"Melanchros"
Case: nominative
Number: singular
Gender: masculine
Degree: positive