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albiness

|al-bine-ss|

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/ˈælbɪnəs/

condition of being albino

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albiness' originates from the Latin word 'albus,' meaning 'white.'

Historical Evolution

'albus' transformed into the English word 'albino,' and eventually became the modern English word 'albiness.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the condition of being albino.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the condition or quality of being albino.

The albiness of the animal made it stand out in the forest.

Synonyms

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