foberismo

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φοβερός (phoberós, “fearful, terrifying”) +‎ -ismo (“-ism”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fo.beˈri.zmo/
• Rhymes: -izmo
• Hyphenation: fo‧be‧rì‧smo

Noun

foberismo m (plural foberismi)

1. (entomology) the behaviour/behavior by which some insects put on a frightening appearance for attack or defense purposes

Related terms

• fobia

Further reading

• foberismo in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication