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pterido-
a combining form meaning “fern,” used in the formation of compound words.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pterido-1
< New Latin, combining form representing Greek ٱí (stem pterid- ) fern, derivative of ٱó feather
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does pterido- mean?
Pterido- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “fern.” It is often in some scientific terms, especially in botany.Pterido- comes from the Greek ٱí, meaning “fern.” This Greek word is derived from the word éDz, meaning "feather." (Ferns do look a bit like feathers, after all.) ʳéDz is related to the combining forms ptero- and pterygo-.
Pterido- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “fern.” It is often in some scientific terms, especially in botany.Pterido- comes from the Greek ٱí, meaning “fern.” This Greek word is derived from the word éDz, meaning "feather." (Ferns do look a bit like feathers, after all.) ʳéDz is related to the combining forms ptero- and pterygo-.
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