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brevi-

American

a combining form meaning “short,” used in the formation of compound words.

brevirostrate.

Etymology

Origin of brevi-

< Latin, combining form of brevis; akin to Greek brachýs

Example Sentences

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Pedes sedentes, digitis tribus anticis basi divisis, halluce plerumque brevi, curvo, aliquando recto.

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Remigum penn� prim� brevi, secund� terti�que longissimis.

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Antenn� clavat�, clavo elongato, cylindraceo, fusiformi, ad apicem unco brevi, acuto armato.

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S. test� nodulos�; spir� brevi, inermi; labio exteriore supr� repando, bilobo, margine crasso, reflexo; apertur� l�vi, rubescente; canale brevi.

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A. test� ovato-globos�, olivace�, fasciis obscuro-purpureis angustis ornat�; spir� brevi, levat�, apice acuto; labii margine tenui; umbilico mediocri.

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