albino

English

/ælˈbiːnəʊ/, /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/, /alˈbiːnoː/

adj
Definitions
  • Congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese albino, albino borrowed from Latin albinus, albus (white, dull white), albus (white, dull white).

Origin

Latin

albus

Gloss

white, dull white

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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