subfamily

Noun

(biology) a taxonomic category below a family
A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe.
A secondary or subordinate grouping.

Origin / Etymology

From sub- + family.

Scrabble Score: 19

subfamily: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
subfamily: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
subfamily: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

subfamily: valid Words With Friends Word