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metachrosis

Definition of metachrosis

noun

[mass noun] Zoology
  • the ability of chameleons and some other animals to change colour.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from meta- (denoting a change of condition) + Greek khrōsis 'colouring'

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