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meso-

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

    mesocephalic.



meso-

combining form

  1. middle or intermediate

    mesomorph

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meso-1

Combining form representing Greek mésos middle, in the middle; akin to Latin medius; mid 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meso-1

from Greek misos middle
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Example Sentences

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His son, better known in weight lifting circles as Meso Hassona, followed in his footsteps, but for another flag.

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“Traditionally in Central America or Meso America, they developed a way to use limestone powder to break the cells of the corn to have it edible. The Navajos on the other hand learned that you can do that without lime. You can use ash.”

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The sheer diversity of its culinary cuisines is impressive — there are five food stations serving dishes from the Northern Woodlands, South America, the Northwest Coast, Meso America and the Great Plains regions.

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Persepolis was second and Meso finished third.

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Other migrants awaiting refugee visas had been taken to the Meso Americano fairgrounds outside the center of town.

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