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a combining form meaning “saint,” “holy,” used in the formation of compound words: hagiography; hagiocracy.

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Also especially before a vowel, hagi-.

Origin of hagio-

<Greek, combining form of hágios holy, sacred

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How to use hagio- in a sentence

Formerly it was called Hagi-dera on account of many hagi flowers in the garden.
The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 1|Elizabeth Bisland
Miyagi is the name of a field which is famous for the Hagi or Lespedeza, a small and pretty shrub, which blooms in the Autumn.
Japanese Literature|Various
She wore garments of hagi and shion over which she had put a strongly perfumed lustrous robe.
Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan|Various
Hagi: violet-coloured dress with blue lining, the violet dye taken from sapan-wood; Shion: pale purple dress with blue lining.
Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan|Various

Hagi Ismael would fight, but he had not strength of mind to suffer.
The Life and Adventures of Bruce, the African Traveller|Francis Head

British Dictionary definitions for hagio-

hagio-

before a vowel hagi-

combining form

indicating a saint, saints, or holinesshagiography

Word Origin for hagio-

via Late Latin from Greek, from hagios holy

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