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Etiolated

/ˈi.ti.əˌleɪ.tɪd/

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

📖 Definitions of "Etiolated"

adjective

1
Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.
2
Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.
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
Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.

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