acantho-

See also: acantho
Acanthognathus literally means "thorn-jaw". It is the name of a genus of ants.

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Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).

Pronunciation

Prefix

acantho-

  1. With thorns

Usage notes
  • Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.

Derived terms
Translingual terms prefixed with acanth-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, “thorn plant”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”).

Pronunciation

Prefix

acantho-

  1. With thorns

Usage notes
  • Used when preceding a consonant.

Derived terms
Category English terms prefixed with acanth not found
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