EPISEMATIC


Meaning of EPISEMATIC in English

[ ˌɛpɪsɪ'matɪk ]

■ adjective Zoology (of coloration or markings) serving to help recognition by animals of the same species.

Origin

C19: from epi- + Gk sēma 'sign' + -atic .

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