phyco-

American  

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

   phycochrome.

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phyco- British  

combining form

1. seaweed

   phycology

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Usage

What does phyco- mean? Phyco- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “seaweed” or “algae.” It is used in many scientific terms, especially in botany.Phyco- comes from the Greek phŷkos, meaning “seaweed.”

Etymology

Origin of phyco-

< Greek phȳko-, combining form representing phŷkos seaweed