etiolated

/ˈi.ti.əˌleɪ.tɪd/

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.

  2. 2

    Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.

  3. 3

    (by extension) Of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.

    Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance.
  4. 4

    Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.

verb

  1. 1

    To make pale through lack of light, especially of a plant.

  2. 2

    To make pale and sickly-looking.

  3. 3

    To become pale or blanched.

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