morpho

Meanings

• noun

  A type of beetle belonging to the Morpho butterfly family, known for their iridescent wings.

  - "The Morpho butterfly is a beautiful creature with vibrant wings."
  - "Morpho beetles are found in Central and South America."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with morpho
doro , oro , moro

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Variants

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morpho , morphos , morph- , morpho-

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'morpho' meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

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Trivia

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1. Morpho butterflies have the largest wingspan of any Central and South American butterfly.

2. The Morpho menelaus is the most commonly encountered species of Morpho butterfly.

3. Morpho butterflies are also known as 'Blue Morphos' due to their distinctive blue coloration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Butterfly: Morpho butterflies belong to the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae.

2. Iridescence: The shimmering, rainbow-like effect on the wings of Morpho butterflies is caused by structural coloration.

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Culture

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Morpho butterflies have been used as symbols in various cultures, particularly in Central and South America, where they are believed to represent transformation, rebirth, and the spirit world.

How to Memorize "morpho"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the vibrant, iridescent wings of a Morpho butterfly to remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'morpho' with the transformation and rebirth symbolism often associated with these butterflies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'Morpho' with 'Form' or 'Shape', as the word derives from the Greek 'morpho'.

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