-dromous
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a combining form used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -drome.
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Words nearby -dromous
dromograph, dromomania, dromond, dromos, dromotropic, -dromous, dronabinol, drone, drone aircraft, drongo, dronklap
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British Dictionary definitions for -dromous
-dromous
adj combining form
moving or runninganadromous; catadromous
Word Origin for -dromous
via New Latin from Greek -dromos, from dromos a running
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