procryptic

[ proh-krip-tik ]

adjectiveZoology.
  1. serving to conceal an animal from predators.

Origin of procryptic

1
First recorded in 1890–95; pro(tective) + cryptic

Other words from procryptic

  • pro·cryp·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby procryptic

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British Dictionary definitions for procryptic

procryptic

/ (prəʊˈkrɪptɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of animals) having protective coloration

Origin of procryptic

1
C19: from pro- ² + Greek kruptein to conceal

Derived forms of procryptic

  • procryptically, adverb

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