First Known Use: 1777
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albino
noun al·bi·no \al-ˈbī-(ˌ)nō\
: a person or animal born with a medical condition that results in very pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
plural al·bi·nos
Full Definition of ALBINO
: an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation; especially : a human being that is congenitally deficient in pigment and usually has a milky or translucent skin, white or colorless hair, and eyes with pink or blue iris and deep-red pupil
— albino adjective
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Origin of ALBINO
Portuguese, from Spanish, from albo white, from Latin albus
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ALBINO Defined for Kids
albino
noun al·bi·no \al-ˈbī-nō\
plural al·bi·nos
Definition of ALBINO for Kids
1
: a person or an animal that has little or no coloring matter in skin, hair, and eyes
2
: a plant with little or no coloring matter
Medical Dictionary
albino
noun al·bi·no \al-ˈbī-(ˌ)nō\
plural al·bi·nos
Medical Definition of ALBINO
: an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation; especially : a human being who is congenitally deficient in pigment and usually has a milky or translucent skin, white or colorless hair, and eyes with pink or blue iris and deep-red pupil—compare melano
—al·bin·ic \-ˈbin-ik\ adjective
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