Myadestes sibilons
(gcide) | Invisible \In*vis"i*ble\, a. [F. invisible, L. invisibilis. See
In- not, and Visible.]
1. Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not
visible. Specifically:
(a) Not visible due to an inherent property, such as lack
of color; as, the invisible air; invisible ink;
(b) hidden from view; out of sight;
(c) Not perceptible due to lack of light;
(d) Too small or too distant to be perceived; as, people
on the ground invisible at cruising altitude.
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To us invisible, or dimly seen
In these thy lowest works. --Milton.
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2. Hidden from the public; as, invisible transactions.
[PJC]
3. imperceptible to the mind; as, differences invisible to
most observers.
[PJC]
Invisible bird (Zool.), a small, shy singing bird
(Myadestes sibilons), of St. Vincent Islands.
Invisible green, a very dark shade of green, approaching to
black, and liable to be mistaken for it.
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