xyr-

See also: xyr

English

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ξυρόν (xurón, “razor”).

Prefix

xyr-

1. (rare) razor; razor-like

Usage notes

• When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as xyro-).

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with xyr-