[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A freshwater snail of the former family Melaniidae (now separated into the Melanopsidae, Pleuroceridae, and Thiaridae).


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Melania, genus name + -an, after French mélanien

[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of or relating to the former family Melaniidae.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Melania, genus name + -an, after French mélanien