ceno-

¹ American  

1. a combining form meaning “new,” “recent,” used in the formation of compound words.

   cenogenesis.

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ceno- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “common,” used in the formation of compound words.

   cenobite.

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Etymology

Origin of ceno-¹

Combining form representing Greek kainós

Origin of ceno-²

< Greek koino-, combining form of koinós

Example Sentences

Un aviso pegado a la puerta decía “Es obligatorio cubrirse con mascarillas” con una foto de Trejo con el ceño fruncido y un machete.

From Los Angeles Times

As a boy, Bill Ceno dreamed of owning a Porsche.

From New York Times

But as his interest in collectible supercars — so called because they are the fastest of the fast — outpaced his capacity to pay for them, Mr. Ceno found a way to have his dream cars: He leased them, even though they cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sometimes millions.

From New York Times

The first luxury sports car that Mr. Ceno leased was a yellow 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.

From New York Times

Putnam Leasing in Greenwich, Conn., specializes in leasing exotic cars like the ones that Mr. Ceno collects.

From New York Times