-idae

plural noun suffix

: members of the family of
in names of zoological families
Felidae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, from Greek -idai, plural of -idēs

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Cite this Entry

“-idae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-idae. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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