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SUPERFAMILY

\sˌuːpəfˈamɪli], \sˌuːpəfˈamɪli], \s_ˌuː_p_ə_f_ˈa_m_ɪ_l_i]\

Definitions of SUPERFAMILY

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(biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A group intermediate between a family and a suborder.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

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