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dimorphous

or di·mor·phic

[ dahy-mawr-fuhs ]

adjective

  1. having two forms.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dimorphous1

From the Greek word dímorphos, dating back to 1825–35. See dimorph, -ous
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Example Sentences

This is also a dimorphous worm; the male has the usual form, the female resembles a lemon.

Metacinnabarite is a cubic form of mercuric sulphide, this compound being dimorphous.

Lead monoxide is dimorphous, occurring as cubical dodecahedra and as rhombic octahedra.

Leaves and shoots dimorphous, primary leaves on long shoots, secondary leaves on dwarf shoots.

Mr. Walsh's view is that Cynips quercus aciculata is a dimorphous form of Cynips q. spongifica, and occurs only as a female.

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