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acantho-

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

    acanthocephalan.



acantho-

combining_form

  1. indicating a spine or thorn

    acanthocephalan



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Word History and Origins

Origin of acantho-1

< Greek akantho-, combining form of ákantha thorn

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acantho-1

New Latin from Greek akanthos thorn plant, from akantha thorn

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