leucistic
|leu-cis-tic|
C1
/luːˈsɪstɪk/
reduced pigmentation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leucistic' originates from the Greek word 'leukos,' meaning 'white.'
Historical Evolution
'Leukos' transformed into the modern English word 'leucistic' to describe animals with reduced pigmentation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'white' or 'light-colored,' and now it specifically describes animals with reduced pigmentation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals, resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales, or cuticle, but not the eyes.
The leucistic peacock displayed a stunning array of white feathers.
Synonyms
Antonyms
melanistic
Last updated: 2025/06/29 14:04