phago-

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

   phagocyte.

phago-

combining_form

1. eating, consuming, or destroying

   phagocyte

Word History and Origins

Origin of phago-¹

< Greek, combining form akin to phageîn to eat, devour

Word History and Origins

Origin of phago-¹

from Greek phagein to consume

Example Sentences

In this periodic ritual, Francinah Phago, manager of the Door of Hope sanctuary in Berea, washes her hands and prepares to receive another baby deposited in the small cubicle by a parent or someone else who doesn’t want to be identified.

From Seattle Times