subbranch
noun
sub·branch
ˈsəb-ˌbranch 
variants
or sub-branch
plural subbranches or sub-branches
: a branch that is an offshoot or subdivision of a larger branch
The Southern Tungusic languages are a far more compact and diversified branch, subdivided into the Southeastern and Southwestern subbranches.—
William W. Fitzhugh and Aron Crowell
William W. Fitzhugh and Aron CrowellBirds are not only related to dinosaurs, they are dinosaurs. They're just a subbranch of dinosaurs.—Michael Novacek
Michael Novaceka bank subbranch
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“Subbranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subbranch. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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