terato-

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

   teratology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of terato-¹

< Greek terat- (stem of téras ) monster, marvel + -o-

Example Sentences

Besides what has been already related, we had been told that a ship had lately been here, and was gone to a place called Terato, which is on the north side of the strait.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides what has been already related, we had been told that a ship had lately been here, and was gone to a place called Terato, which is on the north side of the strait.

From Project Gutenberg