caramelan

/kɑrəˈmɛlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a person with a caramel-colored complexion, particularly of African or Asian descent.

“The historian noted the use of the term ‘caramelan’ in 19th-century literature to describe individuals with dark skin tones.”

Synonyms

  • mulatto
  • person of color

Antonyms

  • albino