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dimorphous

or di·mor·phic

[ dahy-mawr-fuhs ]

/ daɪˈmɔr fəs /

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adjective

having two forms.

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Origin of dimorphous

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

Words nearby dimorphous

dim matter, dimmer, dimorph, dimorphism, dimorphite, dimorphous, dim-out, dimp, dimple, dimpsy, dim sum

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How to use dimorphous in a sentence

This is also a dimorphous worm; the male has the usual form, the female resembles a lemon.
Animal Parasites and Messmates|P. J. Van Beneden
Metacinnabarite is a cubic form of mercuric sulphide, this compound being dimorphous.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4|Various
Lead monoxide is dimorphous, occurring as cubical dodecahedra and as rhombic octahedra.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 3|Various
Leaves and shoots dimorphous, primary leaves on long shoots, secondary leaves on dwarf shoots.
The Genus Pinus|George Russell Shaw

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