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HYPERTELY

\hˈa͡ɪpətli], \hˈa‍ɪpətli], \h_ˈaɪ_p_ə_t_l_i]\

Definitions of HYPERTELY

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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Any imitation in colour or pattern which has overshot the mark.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Greek] Excessive imitation in colour or pattern, being of problematical utility; overdevelopment, as canines of Babirusa; hypertelia.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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