Definition

A person or animal that has very light skin and hair, and often light-colored eyes, due to a lack of normal color in their body. This condition can also occur in plants that do not have the green pigment.

Example

The albino rabbit stood out against the green grass due to its striking white fur.

Conversation

Did you see that albino rabbit in the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was so unique and beautiful!

I’ve never seen an albino animal up close before.

Me neither! They really stand out, don’t they?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Albino → It is formed from "albus" (meaning white) in Latin and the suffix "-ino" (indicating a diminutive or related form). The word "albino" refers to a person or animal with a deficiency in pigmentation, resulting in white or pale coloration.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for white, 'albus', to remember that an albino is someone or something that is characterized by a lack of color, appearing white.

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