bene-
a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “well”: benediction.
Words nearby bene-
bendigo, bending fracture, bending moment, bends, bendy, bene-, beneath, beneba, benedicite, benedick, benedict
Origin of bene-
combining form of bene (adv.) well (< *dwenē), akin to bonus good (< *dwenos)
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