-viridae

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin Virus + -idae

Suffix

-viridae f pl

  1. Used to form taxonomic names of families of viruses

Usage notes
  • The names of families of viruses are italicized in formal works.

Coordinate terms

Derived terms
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