foberismo
Italian
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek φοβερός (phoberós, “fearful, terrifying”) + -ismo (“-ism”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fo.beˈris.mo/, [fobeˈr̺iz̪mo]
- Hyphenation: fo‧be‧rì‧smo
Noun
foberismo m (plural foberismi)
- (entomology) The behaviour by which some insects put on a frightening appearance for attack or defense purposes.
Related terms
References
- foberismo in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti
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