acantho-
See also: acantho
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New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).
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acantho-
- With thorns
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- Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.
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Etymology edit
New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).
Pronunciation edit
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acantho-
- With thorns
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- Used when preceding a consonant.
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Category English terms prefixed with acanth not found