gamo-
a combining form meaning “joined, united,” “joining, union,” used in the formation of compound words: gamopetalous.
Origin of gamo-
1Combining 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. KingstonThe 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
indicating sexual union or reproduction: gamogenesis
united or fused: gamopetalous
Origin of gamo-
1from Greek gamos marriage
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