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Word of the Day – Aposematic

By April 7, 2023Word of the Day

Aposematic (adj)

ap-oz-em-at-ik

colored or constructed in a way that indicates special capabilities for defense.

First recorded in 1885–90; apo- + sematic

Example sentences

“The fox was startled by its aposematic colouring.”

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