acantho-
See also: acantho
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Acanthognathus literally means "thorn-jaw". It is the name of a genus of ants.
Translingual
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editEtymology
editBorrowed from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).
Pronunciation
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editacantho-
- With thorns
Usage notes
edit- Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.
Derived terms
editEnglish
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).
Pronunciation
editPrefix
editacantho-
- With thorns
Usage notes
edit- Used when preceding a consonant.
Derived terms
editCategory English terms prefixed with acanth not found
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