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acantho-
acantho-
See also: acantho
Translingual
Alternative forms
Etymology
New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˈkæn.θəʊ/
- (US) IPA(key): /əˈkæn.θoʊ/
Prefix
acantho-
- With thorns
Usage notes
- Used when preceding a consonant.
Derived terms
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English
Alternative forms
Prefix
acantho-
- With thorns
Usage notes
- Used when preceding a consonant.
Derived terms
Category English words prefixed with acantho not found