para'morphous
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paramorph (ˈpærəˌmɔːf) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a mineral that has undergone paramorphism |
| 2. | a plant or animal that is classified on the basis of inadequate data and differs taxonomically from other members of the species in which it has been placed |
| para'morphic | |
| —adj | |
| para'morphous | |
| —adj | |
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