Melungeon
English edit
Etymology edit
(Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) Uncertain. Perhaps from French mélange (“mixture”) + English -ian; perhaps from malengine; perhaps from melongene; or perhaps none of these.
Adjective edit
Melungeon (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to any of several similar Mestee groups currently and historically found in the Southeastern United States, all of uncertain or disputed origin.
Noun edit
Melungeon (plural Melungeons)
- A Melungeon person.