hylo-
a combining form meaning “wood,” “matter,” used in the formation of compound words: hylophagous; hylotheism.
Origin of hylo-
1<Greek, combining form of hȳ́lē wood, matter
Words Nearby hylo-
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British Dictionary definitions for hylo-
hylo-
combining form
indicating matter (as distinguished from spirit): hylozoism
indicating wood: hylophagous
Origin of hylo-
1from Greek hulē wood
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