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| albino |
a human or animal that is born without normal coloring. Albinos have very pale skin and hair and pink eyes. Plants can also be albinos. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. [2 definitions] |
| crayon |
a colored stick or pencil made of wax. A crayon is used for drawing and coloring. [1/2 definitions] |
| lipstick |
a cosmetic for coloring the lips. It usually comes in stick form inside a tube. |
| margarine |
a food used in place of butter. Margarine is made of vegetable oil, milk, coloring, and other ingredients. |
| marking |
a pattern of marks or coloring on a plant or animal. [1/2 definitions] |
| pigment |
a powder that is mixed with oil or water to make paint, ink, or another coloring material. [1/2 definitions] |
| suntan |
a dark coloring of the skin as a result of exposure to strong sunlight or a sun lamp. |
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