ichthyo-
a combining form meaning “fish,” used in the formation of compound words: ichthyology.
Origin of ichthyo-
1<Greek, combining form of ichthŷs fish
- Also especially before a vowel, ichthy-.
Words Nearby ichthyo-
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How to use ichthyo- in a sentence
An ichthyo-coprolite from Tenby was found to contain 15.4% of phosphoric anhydride.
British Dictionary definitions for ichthyo-
ichthyo-
combining form
indicating or relating to fishes: ichthyology
Origin of ichthyo-
1from Latin, from Greek ikhthus fish
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