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variant of epi- before an aspirate: ephedrine.

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Other definitions for eph- (2 of 2)

Eph.

or Ephes. or Ephs.

abbreviation Bible.

Ephesians.

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How to use eph- in a sentence

Somehow Eph couldn't say a word, but there was nothing the matter with the heaven-born inventor.
The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories|Various
"I never heard anything human laugh like that," declared Eph.
The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone|Richard Bonner
"I'll look after my body, Cap'n Eph," the first assistant said after a pause.
The Light Keepers|James Otis
How long do you allow that little chap will sleep, Cap'n Eph?
The Light Keepers|James Otis

Uncle Eph, arent you ashamed, I asked, to work your milch-cow?
Dixie After the War|Myrta Lockett Avary

British Dictionary definitions for eph- (1 of 2)

eph-

prefix

a variant of epi- ephedra; ephedrine

British Dictionary definitions for eph- (2 of 2)

Eph.

Ephes.

/ Bible /

abbreviation for

Ephesians

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