English Explanatory Dictionary

Batesian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Henry Walter Bates (1825–1892), English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals.
  2. Of or relating to H. E. Bates (1905–1974), English writer.

Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪt.si.ən/

Word forms

Batesian more Batesian most Batesian

Etymology

From Bates + -ian.

Derived words

Batesian mimicry
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