aposematic

adjective apo·se·mat·ic \ˌa-pə-si-ˈma-tik\

Definition of APOSEMATIC

: being conspicuous and serving to warn <aposematic coloration in butterflies>

— apo·se·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

apo- + Greek sēmat-, sēma sign

First Known Use: 1890

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