gamo-


  1. a combining form meaning “joined, united,” “joining, union,” used in the formation of compound words: gamopetalous.

Origin of gamo-

1
Combining form representing Greek gámos marriage

Words Nearby gamo-

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How to use gamo- in a sentence

  • He gave us an account of the capture off Barcelona, by the Speedy sloop-of-war, of the Gamo frigate, more than twice her size.

    Twice Lost | W.H.G. Kingston
  • The difficulty was to secure the prisoners, they having been driven into the main-hold of the Gamo.

    Twice Lost | W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for gamo-

gamo-

combining form
  1. indicating sexual union or reproduction: gamogenesis

  2. united or fused: gamopetalous

Origin of gamo-

1
from Greek gamos marriage

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