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icterus Meaning & Definition

/ˈɪktəɹəs/

What Does Icterus Mean?

Icterus is a noun that means An excess of bile pigments in the blood; jaundice. It can also mean A yellowish appearance in plants.

Icterus at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɪktəɹəs/
Synonymsjaundice and genus icterus
Pluralicteruses

Icterus Definition (Noun)

  1. An excess of bile pigments in the blood; jaundice.
  2. A yellowish appearance in plants.

Synonyms of Icterus

jaundicegenus icterus
Icterus synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

icterus (usually uncountable, plural icteruses)

Origin of Icterus

From the Latin icterus, from the Ancient Greek ἴκτερος (íkteros, “jaundice”).

Frequently Asked Questions About Icterus

What part of speech is icterus?

Icterus is a noun.

What is another word for icterus?

You can replace icterus with words such as jaundice and genus icterus. See the full list of icterus synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of icterus?

The plural of icterus is icteruses.