foberismo

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φοβερός (phoberós, “fearful, terrifying”) +‎ -ismo (“-ism”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fo.beˈri.zmo/
  • Rhymes: -izmo
  • Hyphenation: fo‧be‧rì‧smo

Noun

foberismo m (plural foberismi)

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

Further reading
  • foberismo in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
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