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Synonyms of albino

8 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for albino is albinal. Other synonyms of albino are albinic. The opposite of albino is melanistic.

Synonyms and similar words for albino

adjectiveCongenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely...

  • albinalSynonym of albino.
  • albinicSynonym of albino.
  • albinisticOf, pertaining to, or affected by, albinism.
  • albinoidHaving or relating to albinism.
  • hypomelanisticHaving less than the normal amount of melanin pigment in the skin.
  • hypomelanoid
  • amelanisticHaving or relating to amelanism.
  • amelanoid

Opposite of albino

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having an excess of melanin”.

  • hypermelanistic
  • hypermelanoid
  • melanisticOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting melanism.
  • melanoid

nounAntonym(s) of “one having an excess of melanin”.

  • melanoA village and former municipality in Lugano district, Ticino canton, Switzerland, now in Val Mara municipality.

Meaning of albino

  1. adjective Congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.
  2. noun A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.

Full definition of albino

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Questions about synonyms of albino

What is another word for albino?
Albino has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as albinal and albinic.
What is the opposite of albino?
The opposite of albino is melanistic.
What does albino mean?
Albino means congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); born with albinism.

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