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

Word History and Origins

Origin of helico-¹

< Greek heliko-, combining form of hélix

Word History and Origins

Origin of helico-¹

from Latin, from Greek helix spiral