erythro-

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

   erythrocyte.

erythro-

combining_form

1. red

   erythrocyte

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythro-¹

From the Greek word erythrós red, reddish

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythro-¹

from Greek eruthros red

Example Sentences

One species—erythro thorax—in Yucatan, makes so large a nest of sticks, that the natives do not believe that so small a bird can be the builder.

From Project Gutenberg