το μελαν

Lemma: μέλας

adjective adjective
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Definition

Black, dark in color; dusky or shadowy. Metaphorically, it can convey gloominess or a deathly, grim aspect.

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"το μελαν"

Το: {'part_of_speech': 'definite article', 'type': 'article', 'case': 'nominative or accusative', 'number': 'singular', 'gender': 'neuter', 'function': "often used to substantivize an adjective; with μελαν can mean 'the black (thing)'"}

Μελαν: {'part_of_speech': 'adjective', 'lemma': 'μέλας, μέλαινα, μέλαν', 'case': 'nominative or accusative', 'number': 'singular', 'gender': 'neuter', 'degree': 'positive', 'declension': '3rd declension (irregular adjective)'}

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