melanoleuca
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/ˌmɛlənoʊˈljuːkə/
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/ˌmɛlənəʊˈljuːkə/
black and white
Etymology
Etymology Information
'melanoleuca' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'melas' meaning 'black' and 'leukos' meaning 'white'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'melanoleuca' was adopted into scientific nomenclature to describe the black and white coloration of the giant panda.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the color pattern, and it continues to describe the coloration of the giant panda.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/10 23:46