Definitions

1. noun

a suffix forming nouns denoting a shape or form, especially a type of insect wing

“The scientist studied the unique morpho of the butterfly’s wings.”

2. noun

a genus of butterflies in the family Morphidae, characterized by iridescent blue wings

“The traveler saw a morpho butterfly during his trip to Central America.”

3. prefix

a prefix derived from Greek morphē, meaning ‘form’ or ‘shape’

“Morphological studies examine the shape and structure of organisms.”