-opsis
a combining form meaning “likeness,” used especially in the names of living organisms and organic structures that resemble the thing named by the initial element: coreopsis.
Origin of -opsis
1From the Greek word ópsis appearance, sight
Words Nearby -opsis
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How to use -opsis in a sentence
Amanitopsis is from Aminita and opsis, resembling; so called because it resembles the Amanita.
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British Dictionary definitions for -opsis
-opsis
n combining form
indicating a specified appearance or resemblance: meconopsis
Origin of -opsis
1from Greek opsis sight
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