What is another word for Morpho?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːfə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Morpho is a genus of brightly colored butterflies found in the neotropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. Its name is derived from the Greek word "morphe," meaning shape or form. Although Morpho is a distinctive name on its own, there are numerous synonyms used for this beautiful butterfly. These include Blue Morpho, Morpho Butterfly, and Morpho Menelaus. There are also a few alternate names, such as "empress," "sapphire," and "glistening." Whatever the name, the Morpho is known for its striking blue coloration and has been featured in various forms of art and literature throughout history.

Synonyms for Morpho:

What are the hypernyms for Morpho?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Morpho

A big blue Morpho butterfly flapped slowly past out of the jungle, and in its wake came the distant notes-high and sharp-of the white-fronted antbirds; and I knew that the legionaries were again abroad, radiating on their silent, dynamic paths of life from some new temporary nest deep in the jungle.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe

Related words: Morpho OS, Morpho L1, Morpho 1, Morpho 2

Related questions:

  • What is morphology?
  • What does morpho mean?
  • What does morpho l1 stand for?
  • What is the morphology of a leaf?
  • How many types of morphology are there?
  • Word of the Day

    Ocular Disparity
    Ocular disparity refers to the difference in perspective between the eyes, which allows for depth perception. The antonym of ocular disparity would be "ocular homogeneity," which r...