nepho-

American  

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

   nephometer.

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nepho- British  

combining form

1. concerning cloud or clouds

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Usage

What does nepho- mean? Nepho- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “cloud.” It is often used in atmospheric science, especially meteorology.Nepho- comes from the Greek néphos, meaning “a cloud, mass of clouds."What are variants of nepho-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, nepho- becomes neph-, as in nephanalysis.

Etymology

Origin of nepho-

< Greek néphos a cloud, mass of clouds; nebula