nepho-


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

Origin of nepho-

1
<Greek néphos a cloud, mass of clouds; see nebula
  • Also especially before a vowel, neph-.

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British Dictionary definitions for nepho-

nepho-

combining form
  1. concerning cloud or clouds

Origin of nepho-

1
from Greek nephos cloud

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