˜yÐÄvlog

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procryptic

[ proh-krip-tik ]

adjective

Zoology.
  1. serving to conceal an animal from predators.

procryptic

/ ±è°ùəʊˈ°ì°ùɪ±è³Ùɪ°ì /

adjective

  1. (of animals) having protective coloration
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ±è°ù´Çˈ³¦°ù²â±è³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è°ù´Ç·³¦°ù²â±èt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of procryptic1

First recorded in 1890–95; pro(tective) + cryptic
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of procryptic1

C19: from pro- ² + Greek kruptein to conceal

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