baro-

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

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.