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leucistic

Pronunciation: /luːˈsɪstɪk/

Definition of leucistic

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal) having whitish fur, plumage, or skin due to a lack of pigment.

Origin:

from leuco- 'white' + the adjectival suffix -istic

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