-virinae

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin Virus +‎ -inae

Suffix

-virinae f pl

1. Used to form taxonomic names of subfamilies of viruses

Usage notes

• The names of subfamilies of viruses are italicized in formal works.

Coordinate terms

• (forming names of families): -virus, -viridae, -virales

Derived terms

Translingual terms suffixed with -virinae