neph-
AmericanUsage
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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Skipper fired 10 yards to Cole Neph and Walker kicked a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 27-20, but Arkansas State stopped Keylon Stokes in the end zone for a safety to put the game out of reach.
From Washington Times
Skipper had just hit Cole Neph on a 14-yard scoring strike to retake the lead.
From Washington Times
Actually, the Neph are from Stevenage, and let's face it, are about as authentic as Shaky, but this 14-year-old was hooked.
From The Guardian
According to Mr. Wilkinson, the Egyptians held Kneph, Neph, Nef, or Chnoubus, “as the idea of the Spirit of God which moved upon the face of the waters.”
From Project Gutenberg
From Chaldea the worship passed into Egypt, where the serpent deity was called Canoph, Caneph, and C’neph.
From Project Gutenberg
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