ano-

¹

1. a combining form of anus or anal:

   anorectal.

ano-

²

1. a combining form meaning “up,” “upper,” “upward”:

   anoopsia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ano-¹

< Greek, combining form of ánō

Example Sentences

“We explored redwood trails in Butano State Park. Her kids spotted elephant seals basking at Año Nuevo State Park. We drove 9 miles to Pescadero for fancy coffees and fresh-baked bread.”

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“We explored redwood trails in Butano State Park. Her kids spotted elephant seals basking at Año Nuevo State Park. We drove 9 miles to Pescadero for fancy coffees and fresh-baked bread.”

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Robinson, the director of UC Santa Cruz’s Año Nuevo Reserve, said it’s not unusual to see some dead pups this time of year.

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“But we have now counted 250 to 300 dead sea lion pups” on Año Nuevo Island.

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And although they both think testing for bird flu is warranted — considering it is a multi-species global outbreak — “we have not observed neurologic or respiratory signs in the sea lions at Año Nuevo,” Moriarty said.

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