phyco-

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

   phycochrome.

phyco-

combining_form

1. seaweed

   phycology

Word History and Origins

Origin of phyco-¹

< Greek phȳko-, combining form representing phŷkos seaweed

Word History and Origins

Origin of phyco-¹

from Greek phukos

Example Sentences

And then, “Puddle of mud, skitsafrentic phyco.”

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