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helico-

  1. a combining form meaning “spiral”; used with this meaning and as a combining form of helix in the formation of compound words:

    helicograph.

helico-

combining_form

  1. spiral or helical

    helicograph

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Word History and Origins

Origin of helico-1

< Greek heliko-, combining form of hélix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of helico-1

from Latin, from Greek helix spiral

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