ferr-

American  

1. variant of ferri- and ferro- before a vowel.

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Usage

What does ferr- mean? Ferr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “iron.” Ferr- is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.Ferr- comes from Latin ferrum, meaning “iron.” The Greek equivalent was sídēros, “iron,” which is the source of the combining form sider-, as in siderite.What are variants of ferr-?Ferr- is a variant of both ferro- and ferri-, which lose their -o- or -i- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for ferro- and ferri-.

Example Sentences

Top restaurants are spinning off modern siblings: Tokuyoshi, from Massimo Bottura’s former sous chef at Osteria Francescana; Rebelot and the brand-new Contraste from Pont de Ferr.

From New York Times

The current District 27 representative, Democrat Ferr Smith of Carthage, did not seek re-election.

From Washington Times

Leurs cheveux �taient noirs et ferr�s avec de l'or et leurs robes d'une grande magnificence.

From Project Gutenberg

Ferret, fer′et, n. a half-tamed albino variety of the polecat, employed in unearthing rabbits.—v.t. to drive out of a hiding-place: to search out cunningly:—pr.p. ferr′eting; pa.p. ferr′eted.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

Ferr′eter, one who uses a ferret to catch rabbits, &c.: one who searches minutely.

From Project Gutenberg