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homeomorph

noun
ho·​meo·​morph
plural -s

Definition of homeomorph

: an individual bearing a superficial resemblance to another specifically : a crystalline substance exhibiting homeomorphism

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First Known Use of homeomorph

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for homeomorph

International Scientific Vocabulary home- + -morph

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