neph-
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What does neph- mean? Neph- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “cloud.” It is often used in atmospheric science, especially meteorology. Neph- comes from the Greek néphos, meaning “a cloud, mass of clouds."Neph- is a variant of nepho-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use nepho- article.
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