coloration
noun/ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,868 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the natural color or pattern of colors in an animal, plant, or object.
Example sentence
The bird's bright coloration helps it attract a mate during the breeding season.
Synonyms & related words
- coloring
- pigmentation
- hue
- pattern
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