procryptic

adjective pro·cryp·tic \(ˌ)prō-ˈkrip-tik\

Definition of PROCRYPTIC

: of, relating to, or being a concealing pattern or shade of coloring especially in insects

pro- (as in protect) + cryptic

First Known Use: 1890

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