dasy-

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

   dasyphyllous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dasy-¹

< Greek, combining form representing dasýs; dense

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, actress Olivia Rodrigo put her spin on the song during "High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special," and the song is featured in Netflix's cozy and festive "Dasy & Lily."

From Salon

There now, however, came the thought that the most respectable residents of the town—Dr. Dasy, of the Infirmary; Mr. Scanlan, the Attorney; and Morris Croft, the Adjutant of the Galway———were Conservatives.

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