glauco-

American  

especially before a vowel, glauc-.

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

   glaucophane.

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Etymology

Origin of glauco-

< Greek glauko-, glauk-, comb. forms of glaukós

Example Sentences

In contrast to his ringside persona, though, Carvalhaes' touchline demeanour was reflective, according to former colleague Dr José Glauco Bardella.

From BBC

Upon their discovery, Glauco and Gleison were sent to a regional hospital in Manicoré, before being transported by helicopter to another hospital in Manaus on Thursday morning, Globo reports.

From BBC

Glauco and Gleison Ferreira, eight and six, got lost trying to catch small birds in the jungle near Manicoré, Amazonas state, on 18 February.

From BBC

The federal budget is “a labyrinth” with many trap doors and hidden passages, says Glauco Arbix, a science policy expert at the University of São Paulo’s main campus who held government appointments in two previous administrations.

From Science Magazine

MHS owner Glauco Guerra  denied wrongdoing.

From Reuters