dino-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “terrifying, frightful,” used in the formation of compound words.

   dinothere.

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Etymology

Origin of dino-

< Greek deino-, combining form of deinós

Example Sentences

“Over the past decades, the U.S. has experienced a steady erosion of its ability to build ships and manufacture critical maritime infrastructure,” said Saronic CEO Dino Mavrookas.

From Barron's

"Even I, as an entomologist, have been surprised at the extent of the apparent trade," Dino Martins, a biologist based in Kenya, where there are around 600 kinds of ants, told the BBC.

From BBC

Amid the moss-draped live oaks and blooming pink and white azaleas, a person in a purple Barney dinosaur costume held a sign reading: “Dino’s for Democracy.”

From Los Angeles Times

"She walked in with a big smile, raised the statue over her head and everybody burst into applause," the restaurant's owner Dino Andrianos told The New York Post at the time.

From BBC

“Those that have gas plants, especially the long-term investors, are sitting in a very enviable position,” Dino Barajas, a partner at Houston law firm Baker Botts who leads the project finance practice, said during a recent industry event.

From The Wall Street Journal