See Also: Homoeomorphous(medicine)
homoeomorphous(dictionary)
disfavour(1)(dictionary)
disfavour(2)(dictionary)
disfavour(dictionary)

disfavour(2) (iou) and homoeomorphous (iou)


disfavour(2) (iou)



disfavour verb trans. Also *disfavor. M16.
[from DIS- 2 + FAVOUR verb.]
Spoil the looks or appearance of; disfigure. M16-E17.
Regard or treat with disfavour. L16.
Dislike. L16-M18.

homoeomorphous (iou)



homoeomorphous adjective. Also homeomorphous. M19.
[formed as HOMOEOMORPH + -OUS.]
Crystallography. Of chemical substances: having a similar crystal form and habit though different chemical composition. M19.
Palaeontology. Exhibiting homoeomorphy; superficially similar. L19.