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)

  1. (entomology) The behaviour by which some insects put on a frightening appearance for attack or defense purposes.

References

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