chiro

[ cheer-oh ]

noun,plural chi·ros.
  1. the ladyfish, Elops saurus.

Origin of chiro

1
Origin uncertain

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Other definitions for chiro- (2 of 2)

chiro-

  1. a combining form meaning “hand,” used in the formation of compound words: chiromancy.

Origin of chiro-

2
Combining form of Greek cheír hand

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British Dictionary definitions for chiro (1 of 2)

chiro

/ (ˈkaɪrəʊ) /


nounplural chiros
  1. informal a chiropractor

British Dictionary definitions for chiro- (2 of 2)

chiro-

combining form
  1. indicating the hand; of or by means of the hand: chiromancy

Origin of chiro-

2
via Latin from Greek kheir hand

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