spiro-
1a combining form meaning “respiration,” used in the formation of compound words: spirograph.
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1Other definitions for spiro- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “coil,” “spiral,” used in the formation of compound words: spirochete.
Origin of spiro-
2- Also especially before a vowel, spir- .
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How to use spiro- in a sentence
Ah wuz bawn in slavery, in spir'chual slavery; de good Lawd done riz me to freedom.
Mountain | Clement WoodPub′lic-mind′ed, -spir′ited, having a spirit actuated by regard to the public interest: with a regard to the public interest.
Spir′it-blue, an aniline blue obtained from coal-tar; Spir′it-duck, the buffle-head, from its rapid diving.
Spirifer, spir′i-fėr, n. a brachiopod of the Carboniferous system.
Spir′itūal-mind′edness, the state of having holy affections; Spir′itūalness, the state or quality of being spiritual.
British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (1 of 2)
indicating breath or respiration: spirograph
Origin of spiro-
1British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (2 of 2)
spiral; coil: spirochaete
Origin of spiro-
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