malaco-

American  

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

   malacopterygian.

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malaco- British  

combining form

1. denoting softness

   malacology

   malacostracan

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Etymology

Origin of malaco-

< Greek malako-, combining form of malakós

Example Sentences

A new illustrated book, titled “The Last Soul Company: The Story of Malaco Records,” seeks to give the label its proper due.

From Washington Times

Bowman knew first-hand the unique dichotomy of the Malaco profile.

From Washington Times

In 1982, Malaco released “Down Home Blues,” a record by journeyman Texas singer Z.Z.

From Washington Times

The soul-blues success in the ’80s secured Malaco’s place in the firmament of African American musical culture.

From Washington Times

Over the years, Malaco would grow its gospel holdings even further.

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