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

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Also especially before a vowel, cac-.

Origin of caco-

<Greek, combining form of kakós

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How to use caco- in a sentence

Coca, caco, tobacco and most of the fruits and vegetables of the tropics are also produced.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5|Various
Caballerito, doy a usted las gracias por haberme advertido los 6666 ruines propsitos de esos palurdos ms malos que Caco.
Doa Perfecta|Benito Prez Galds
Michelangelo said one day to Ammanati, "Nelle mie opere caco sangue."
Michelangelo|Romain Rolland
Among its exports are sugar, coffee, caco, tobacco and fruit.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6|Various

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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British Dictionary definitions for caco-

caco-

combining form

bad, unpleasant, or incorrectcacophony

Word Origin for caco-

from Greek kakos bad

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