"deimatic" meaning in All languages combined

See deimatic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more deimatic [comparative], most deimatic [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δειματόω (deimatóō). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|δειματόω}} Ancient Greek δειματόω (deimatóō) Head templates: {{en-adj}} deimatic (comparative more deimatic, superlative most deimatic)
  1. (zoology) Designed to startle or frighten a potential predator. Categories (topical): Zoology Synonyms: dymantic
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