protective coloration

pro·tec·tive col·or·a·tion

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Definitions of protective coloration words

noun protective coloration coloration or anything likened to it that eliminates or reduces visibility or conspicuousness. 1
noun protective coloration the coloration of an animal that enables it to blend with its surroundings and therefore escape the attention of predators 0
noun protective coloration natural coloration of certain organisms allowing them to blend in with their normal environment and escape detection by enemies 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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