procryptic

[ proh-krip-tik ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. serving to conceal an animal from predators.

procryptic

/ prəʊˈkrɪptɪk /

adjective

1. (of animals) having protective coloration

Derived Forms

• proˈcryptically, adverb

Other Words From

• pro·crypti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of procryptic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of procryptic¹

C19: from pro- ² + Greek kruptein to conceal