4syllables
etiolated
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Definitions ofetiolated
1adjective
- Of a plant or part of a plant: pale and weak because of sunlight deprivation or excessive exposure to sunlight.
Synonyms: etiolized
- Of a plant: intentionally grown in the dark.
- (by extension) Of an animal or person: having an ashen or pale appearance; also, haggard or thin; physically weak.
Synonyms: emaciated
Example: "Birds inhabiting desert regions have an etiolated appearance."
- Lacking in vigour; anemic, feeble.
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