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baro-

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

Nearby words

  1. barnwood,
  2. barnyard,
  3. barnyard golf,
  4. barnyard grass,
  5. barnyardism,
  6. barocchio,
  7. barocchio, giacomo,
  8. baroclinic,
  9. baroclinity,
  10. barococo
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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