Pronounced: Mell-a-neated

People with high levels of dark pigmentation (Melanin) within their skin.

So spelled and pronounced to reduce confusion for those not familiar with the word, and encourage connect to root word - Melanin

See also: Melanated, Melinated

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.