baro-

a combining form meaning “pressure,” used in the formation of compound words: barograph.

Words nearby baro-

barnwood, barnyard, barnyard golf, barnyard grass, barnyardism, baro-, barocchio, baroclinic, baroclinity, barococo, baroda

Also especially before a vowel, bar-.

Origin of baro-

combining form of Greek báros weight; akin to Sanskrit guru, Latin gravis, Gothic kaurus heavy

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Examples from the Web for baro

Baro nodded, and started up the line, reorganizing the caravan.
The Players|Everett B. Cole
Man weas mr lowe gar gobe dschanel o Baro Dewel ani Bolebin.
The English Gipsies and Their Language|Charles G. Leland
Baro wheeled and slid down the incline, closely followed by the rest of the group.
The Players|Everett B. Cole
Only one bandit, a skilled swordsman, remained, to keep Baro busy.
The Players|Everett B. Cole

It would be trifling to dispute that the tenant of a baronia major might be called a baro major.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam

British Dictionary definitions for baro

baro-

combining form

indicating weight or pressurebarometer

Word Origin for baro-

from Greek baros weight; related to Latin gravis heavy

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