dino-

American  

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

   dinothere.

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Etymology

Origin of dino-

< Greek deino-, combining form of deinós

Example Sentences

Struggling Eintracht Frankfurt fired coach Dino Toppmoeller on Sunday after a poor run of results has left them down in seventh in the Bundesliga and in danger of failing to progress to the Champions League play-offs.

From Barron's

Britain's Arthur Fery qualified for his first overseas Grand Slam by beating Dino Prizmic in front of a raucous crowd to reach the Australian Open main draw.

From BBC

Britain's Arthur Fery beat Australian former world number 17 Bernard Tomic 6-4 6-2 to set up a meeting with Croatia's Dino Prizmic.

From BBC

"My instinct when someone asks me to introduce them to Ethiopian music or to Ethiopian culture is to play Mulatu," says London-based fan Juweria Dino.

From BBC

Jockey Nico de Boinville raised his arm in celebration crossing the line -- well in front of Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace -- as Sir Dino made it seven wins from seven starts and cap a wonderful training achievement by Henderson.

From Barron's