karyo-

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

   karyotin.

karyo-

combining_form

1. indicating the nucleus of a cell

   karyogamy

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-¹

< Greek, combining form of káryon nut, kernel

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyo-¹

from New Latin, from Greek karuon kernel, nut

Example Sentences

Tchéky Karyo plays the titular French detective in this new mystery drama on “Masterpiece.”

From Los Angeles Times

And Mr. Karyo’s indomitable Baptiste, shrugging in the face of indifference and opposition, should still appeal to any Philip Marlowe fans out there.

From New York Times

Mr. Karyo played second fiddle to the British actor James Nesbitt, who gave a raw, quirky performance as a father whose son disappeared while they were in a crowd, watching a soccer match.

From New York Times

Tchéky Karyo returns as the French detective Julien Baptiste, prodded out of retirement when Alice’s case reveals clues in the disappearance of yet another child.

From New York Times

Tcheky Karyo plays the French detective who initially leads the investigation, then comes out of retirement when a clue emerges eight years later, and Arsher Ali is the aspiring journalist who’s merciless in his quest for a scoop.

From New York Times