nepho-

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

Origin of nepho-

<Greek néphos a cloud, mass of clouds; see nebula

Also especially before a vowel, neph-.

Words Nearby nepho-

nepheline
nephelinite
nephelometer
nephew
Nephilim
nepho-
nephogram
nephograph
nephology
nephometer
nephophobia

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British Dictionary definitions for nepho-

nepho-

combining form

concerning cloud or clouds

Origin of nepho-

from Greek nephos cloud

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