anemo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “wind”.

   anemograph.

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anemo- British  

combining form

1. indicating wind

   anemometer

   anemophilous

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Usage

What does anemo- mean? Anemo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wind.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in meteorology.Anemo- comes from Greek ánemos, meaning “wind.” You may recognize this root in the name of the plant anemone, which literally translates to “daughter of the wind.”The Latin translation of ánemos is ventus, also meaning “wind,” which is the source of terms such as vent and ventilation. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.

Etymology

Origin of anemo-

< Greek, combining form of ánemos; cognate with Latin animus breath; akin to Sanskrit anilas