ˌaləˈpēsh(ē)ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of Middle English allopicia, allopucia baldness, leprosy, from Latin alopecia baldness, from Greek alōpekia baldness, mange on foxes, from alōpek-, alōpēx fox + -ia — more at vulpine
: loss of hair, wool, or feathers : baldness
• al·o·pe·cic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷sik adjective