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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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  • Having camouflage.

    March 3, 2007