albino
/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
adjective
- Having the genetic condition that causes a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
- Albino animals are more sensitive to sunlight than normal ones.
- She adopted an albino snake from the reptile rescue center.
- The albino rabbit has white fur and red eyes.
noun
- A person or animal born with a genetic condition that causes very pale skin, white or light-colored hair, and pink or light-colored eyes.
- The squirrel in the park is an albino, which makes it easy to spot among the gray ones.
- My cousin is an albino and has to wear strong sunscreen whenever she goes outside.
- The zoo has a rare albino alligator with white scales and pink eyes.
- A plant that lacks normal coloring, usually appearing white or pale because it cannot produce chlorophyll.
- Albino plants often do not survive long because they cannot make food from sunlight.
- We saw an albino dandelion in the field, completely white instead of yellow.
- The gardener was surprised to find an albino redwood tree growing in the forest.