-viridae

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin Virus + -idae

Suffix

-viridae f pl

Used to form taxonomic names of families of viruses

Usage notes

The names of families of viruses are italicized in formal works.

Coordinate terms

(forming names of families): -virus, -virinae, -virales

Derived terms

Translingual terms suffixed with -viridae

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