vitiliginous

vit·i·li·go

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vit-l-ahy-goh, -ee-goh]
- /ˌvɪt lˈaɪ goʊ, -ˈi goʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vit-l-ahy-goh, -ee-goh]
- /ˌvɪt lˈaɪ goʊ, -ˈi goʊ/

Definitions of vitiliginous word

noun vitiliginous a skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body, caused by the loss of the natural pigment. 1
adjective vitiliginous Relating to or affected with vitiligo. 0

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Origin of vitiliginous

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin vitilīgō form of skin eruption, apparently equivalent to *vitil(is) defective (vit(ium) blemish + -ilis -ile) + -īgō noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Vitiliginous

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vitiliginous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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