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Subfamilies.
Subfamilies - as a noun
(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taxon12taxonomic categorytaxonomic groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There are multiple subfamilies within the Solanaceae family, including the Solanoideae and the Solaneae."
"The subfamilies of insects within the order Lepidoptera have distinct characteristics."
"In the animal kingdom, primates are divided into several subfamilies, such as Homininae and Cercopithecinae."
"The subfamilies of roses, such as the Rosa subgenus and the Hulthemia subgenus, have different growth habits."
"The subfamilies of the Felidae family include the Pantherinae and the Felinae."
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Is SUBFAMILIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subfamilies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBFAMILIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SUBFAMILIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subfamilies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBFAMILIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
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Valid WordSUBFAMILIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
