DIMORPHIC

dimorphic, dimorphous

(adjective) occurring or existing in two different forms; “dimorphic crystals”; “dimorphous organisms”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dimorphic

occurring or existing in two different forms

exhibiting dimorphism

Source: Wiktionary


Di*mor"phic, a.

Definition: Having the property of dimorphism; dimorphous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

27 December 2024

OBLIGATE

(adjective) restricted to a particular condition of life; “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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