dimorfo

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δίμορφος (dímorphos), from δι- (di-) +‎ μορφή (morphḗ). By surface analysis, di- +‎ -morfo.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /diˈmɔr.fo/
  • Rhymes: -ɔrfo
  • Hyphenation: di‧mòr‧fo

Adjective

dimorfo (feminine dimorfa, masculine plural dimorfi, feminine plural dimorfe)

  1. (biology, chemistry) dimorphic, dimorphous
    Synonym: (uncommon) dimorfico

Further reading
  • dimorfo in Aldo Gabrielli, Grandi Dizionario Italiano (Hoepli)
  • dimòrfo in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
  • dimòrfo in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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