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单词 epigamic
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epigamic

[ ep-i-gam-ik ]
/ ˌɛp ɪˈgæm ɪk /

adjective Zoology.

serving to attract a mate, as the colors of certain birds.

Origin of epigamic

First recorded in 1885–90; from Greek epígam(os) “marriageable” (see epi-, -gamous) + -ic

Words nearby epigamic

epidural space, epidurography, epiestriol, epifauna, epifocal, epigamic, epigastralgia, epigastric, epigastric artery, epigastric fossa, epigastric hernia
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Example sentences from the Web for epigamic

  • A marked similarity will be detected between certain basic elements of aggressive and epigamic displays.

    Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon|Jon C. Barlow

British Dictionary definitions for epigamic

epigamic
/ (ˌɛpɪˈɡæmɪk) /

adjective

zoology attractive to the opposite sexepigamic coloration
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