albino

noun

Pronunciation: /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

Definition

A person or animal born with a genetic condition that results in little or no pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Examples

• Many albino animals struggle in the wild because they lack the natural camouflage needed to hide from predators.

• The genetic condition that makes someone an albino also frequently causes significant vision impairment.

• Photographers are often drawn to the striking, ethereal appearance of an albino subject.

Synonyms of albino

Words with a similar meaning to albino:

• leucistic
• pale

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