albino
UK: ælˈbiːnəʊ | US: ælˈbaɪnoʊ
n. a person or animal with a congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in white hair, pale skin, and often pink eyes.
adj. relating to or affected by albinism.
albino = alb<white> + ino<related to>
- alb (from Latin albus, meaning "white")
- ino (a suffix of Spanish/Portuguese origin, indicating relation or resemblance)
Etymology Origin:
The word "albino" originates from the Latin albus (white), borrowed into Portuguese/Spanish as albino to describe individuals or animals with pale features due to lack of melanin. The suffix -ino denotes association, forming a term that literally means "related to whiteness." The word entered English in the 18th century through scientific descriptions of genetic conditions.
The albino rabbit stood out against the green grass with its pure white fur.
Albinism affects albino individuals by making their skin highly sensitive to sunlight.
The zoo’s albino alligator is a rare attraction due to its unique appearance.
Some cultures historically misunderstood albino people, attributing mystical qualities to them.
Researchers study albino mice to understand genetic mutations affecting pigmentation.