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Myadestes sibilons

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:

    1. Not visible due to an inherent property, such as lack of color; as, the invisible air; invisible ink;

    2. hidden from view; out of sight;

    3. Not perceptible due to lack of light;

    4. Too small or too distant to be perceived; as, people on the ground invisible at cruising altitude.

      To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works.
      --Milton.

  2. Hidden from the public; as, invisible transactions.

  3. imperceptible to the mind; as, differences invisible to most observers.

    Invisible bird (Zo["o]l.), 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.