dimorphous

or di·mor·phic

[ dahy-mawr-fuhs ]

adjective

1. having two forms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dimorphous¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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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