English
Etymology
unreferenced
Origin uncertain. Perhaps from F. mélange "mixture" + English -ian; perhaps from Ar. ARchar|��ع�� ARchar|ج� (mal�ūn jinn) "lost soul, cursed soul"; perhaps from malengine; perhaps from melongene; or, perhaps none of these.
Adjective
en-adj
- Of or pertaining to any of several similar mixed-race groups currently and historically found in the Southeastern United States, all of uncertain or disputed origin.
Noun
en-noun
- A Melungeon person.
External links
Melungeon Heritage Association
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