copr-

American  

1. variant of copro- before a vowel.

   copremia.

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Usage

What does copr- mean? Copr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “dung,” “feces,” “excrement.” It is used in some medical and scientific words.Copr- comes from the Greek kópros, meaning “dung.” The combining form scat-, from another Greek root for “dung” (skôr), is used similarly to copr-.Copr- is a variant of copro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use copro- article.