Definition of 'albino'
noun plural -nos
1.
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Word origin of 'albino'
C18: via Portuguese from Spanish, from albo white, from Latin albus nounWord forms: plural alˈbinos
1.
a person whose skin, hair, and eyes lack normal coloration because of genetic factors: albinos have a white skin, whitish hair, and pink eyes
2.
any animal or plant abnormally lacking in color
adjective
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