caco-

1. a combining form meaning “bad,” occurring in loanwords from Greek ( cacodemon ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( cacogenics ).

caco-

combining_form

1. bad, unpleasant, or incorrect

   cacophony

Word History and Origins

Origin of caco-¹

< Greek, combining form of kakós

Word History and Origins

Origin of caco-¹

from Greek kakos bad

Example Sentences

Coca, caco, tobacco and most of the fruits and vegetables of the tropics are also produced.

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Caballerito, doy a usted las gracias por haberme advertido los 6666 ruines propsitos de esos palurdos ms malos que Caco.

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Michelangelo said one day to Ammanati, "Nelle mie opere caco sangue."

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Among its exports are sugar, coffee, caco, tobacco and fruit.

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Although it is found growing wild, caco is cultivated to a limited extent, and the product is insufficient for home consumption.

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