Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Having a pattern or coloration that acts as camouflage to protect against predation.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Relating to resemblances in form and color between an animal and its surroundings by which it is concealed from its enemies.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Probably pro(tective) + cryptic.]
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trivet commented on the word procryptic
Having camouflage.
March 3, 2007