superfamily meaning

UK US /ˈsupɚfæmli/ 4 syllables

superfamily (noun): (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family.

Definition of superfamily

  1. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family

    Type of: taxonomic group

How to pronounce superfamily

superfamily is pronounced /ˈsupɚfæmli/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in LY · 11-letter words

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