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morpho-

(môr′fō, -fə)

morpheme: morphophonemics

Origin: morph(eme) + -o-

See morpho- in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. mor·phos

Any of various large, brightly colored butterflies of the genus Morpho, found in tropical parts of Central and South America and including especially M. menelaus and M. rhetenor. These butterflies are noted for the brilliant iridescent blue color of their wings.

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Origin: New Latin Morphō, genus name

Origin: , from Greek, epithet of Aphrodite

Origin: , perhaps from morphē, shape, form

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