icterus Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈɪktəɹəs/
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Icterus as a Noun
1
An excess of bile pigments in the blood; jaundice.
2
A yellowish appearance in plants.
Word Forms & Grammar
icterus (usually uncountable, plural icteruses)
Origin of Icterus
From the Latin icterus, from the Ancient Greek ἴκτερος (íkteros, “jaundice”).
Icterus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪktəɹəs/ |
| Meaning | An excess of bile pigments in the blood; jaundice |
| Plural | icteruses |