pedo-

¹

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

   pedophilia.

pedo-

²

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

   pedocal.

pedo-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating soil

   pedocal

pedo-

²

combining_form

1. variants (esp US) of paedo-

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedo-¹

Variant spelling of paedo-, from Greek paido-, combining form of paid- (stem of paîs ) “child”

Origin of pedo-²

< Greek, combining form of pédon

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedo-¹

from Greek pedon

Example Sentences

He went on to call him a "big bike nonce" and a "pedo defender".

From BBC

In her judgment, Mrs Justice Steyn wrote: "While I do not consider that the hypothetical reader, who would read the post quickly and move on, would infer a causative link, i.e. that the claimant defends paedophiles because he shares the same propensity, the juxtaposition of the words 'nonce' and 'pedo' is striking and would reinforce the impression that the former was used in the sense of 'paedophile'."

From BBC

The ex Premier League footballer turned manager Mr Barton, 41, had called Mr Vine, 59, a "bike nonce" and "pedo defender".

From BBC

In the judgment, Mrs Justice Steyn explained: "While I do not consider that the hypothetical reader, who would read the post quickly and move on, would infer a causative link, ie that the claimant defends paedophiles because he shares the same propensity, the juxtaposition of the words 'nonce' and 'pedo' is striking and would reinforce the impression that the former was used in the sense of 'paedophile'."

From BBC

Given all the negative talk about the comedian — amid a short-lived but damaging grooming scandal, her repeat DUI arrests and her controversial trip to Israel in February — she’s begun blocking certain phrases on Instagram, including “setback,” “pedo” and “not funny,” she recently told L.A.

From Los Angeles Times