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a combining form meaning “pressure,” used in the formation of compound words: barograph.
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Nearby words
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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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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Medicine definitions for baro
baro-
pref.
Weight; pressure:baroreceptor.
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