-virinae

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Translingual

Etymology

New Latin Virus +‎ -inae

Suffix

-virinae f pl

  1. Used to form taxonomic names of subfamilies of viruses

Usage notes

  • The names of subfamilies of viruses are italicized in formal works.

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