Drosophila

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See also: drosophila

Translingual[edit]

A drosophila

Etymology[edit]

New Latin, from Ancient Greek δρόσος (drósos, dew) + φίλος (phílos, loving).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • English: (US, Canada) IPA(key): /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/, /dɹəˈsɑfələ/

Proper noun[edit]

Drosophila f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Drosophilidae – fruit flies or drosophilas.
  2. A taxonomic subgenus within the family Drosophilidae – Drosophila (Drosophila).

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Derived terms[edit]

anagrams of Drosophila

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