click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Greek Roots: Lesson9
Greek Roots: Lesson 9
| Root/Prefix/Suffix | Meaning | Example Word |
|---|---|---|
| phyll, phyllo | leaf | phyllophagous |
| phyt | plant | phytogeography |
| anth | flower | polyanthus |
| sperm, spermat, spor | seed; sowing | sporadic |
| zo | animal | paleozoic |
| hipp | horse | hippodrome |
| drom | a running; course | hippodrome |
| ornith | bird | ornithology |
| ichthy | fish | ichthyophagous |
| entom | insect | entomology |
| etym | true meaning; root meaning of word | etymology |
| ep | word | orthoëpy |
| phag | eat | phyllophagous |
| -oid | that which resembles | algoid |
| -oidism | resemblance | algoidism |
| -oid, -oidal | like; resembling | algoidal |
| dendr, dender | tree | dendrology |