bryo-

1. a combining form meaning “moss, liverwort,” used in the formation of compound words:

   bryology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bryo-¹

Combining form representing Greek brýon moss

Example Sentences

Type′-hold′er, a bookbinder's pallet or holder for use in hand-stamping; Typem′bryo, an embryo at the stage when it first exhibits the type of structure of the phylum or sub-kingdom to which it belongs; Type′-met′al, metal used for making types, a compound of tin, antimony, copper, and lead; Type′-scale, a measuring-rod for type; Type′-set′ter, a compositor: a machine which combines types in proper order for printing; Type′-set′ting.—v.t. and v.i.

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