diversicolor

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from diversus (unlike, diverse) + color (colour)

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /di.werˈsi.ko.lor/, [dɪ.wɛrˈsɪ.kɔ.ɫɔr]

Adjective

diversicolor (genitive diversicoloris); third declension

  1. Having diverse colours

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative diversicolor diversicolorēs diversicoloria
Genitive diversicoloris diversicolorium
Dative diversicolorī diversicoloribus
Accusative diversicolorem diversicolor diversicolorēs diversicoloria
Ablative diversicolorī diversicoloribus
Vocative diversicolor diversicolorēs diversicoloria

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.

References

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