acantho-

See also: acantho

Acanthognathus literally means "thorn-jaw". It is the name of a genus of ants.

Translingual

Alternative forms

• acanth-

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).

Pronunciation

• English:
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /əˈkæn.θəʊ/
  • (US) IPA^(key): /əˈkæn.θoʊ/

Prefix

acantho-

1. With thorns

Usage notes

• Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.

Derived terms

Translingual terms prefixed with acanth-

English

Alternative forms

• acanth-

Etymology

From 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-

1. With thorns

Usage notes

• Used when preceding a consonant.

Derived terms

Category English terms prefixed with acanth not found