adjective
albino
al-BEE-noh
adjective
1
Lacking the usual pigment in skin, hair, feathers, or eyes from birth.
"The zoo's albino alligator draws crowds every summer."
noun
1
A person or animal born without the usual pigmentation in their skin, hair, or eyes.
"Albinos often need extra protection from strong sunlight."
How to Use Albino
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a person, animal, or plant that lacks normal pigmentation.
Common pairings
an albino animal
albino skin
Word Forms
albinos plural, albinoes plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish albino, ultimately from Latin albus ("white").