phyco-

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

phyco-

combining form

seaweed
phycology

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phyco-¹

< Greek ��̄��-, combining form representing ��ŷ��ǲ� seaweed

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phyco-¹

from Greek phukos

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Example Sentences

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

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�� does phyco- mean?

Phyco- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “seaweed” or “algae.” It is used in many scientific terms, especially in botany.Phyco- comes from the Greek ��ŷ��ǲ�, meaning “seaweed.”

phut phycobilin

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