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1. (n.) subfamily
Biol. a category of related genera within a family.
2. subfamily
a group of related languages within a family, constituting a higher order than a branch.
Etymology: (1825–35)
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1. (noun) subfamily
(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
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1. (noun) subfamily
one of the subdivisions, of more importance than genus, into which certain families are divided
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