spiro-

1

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

Origin of spiro-

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Combining form of Latin spīrāre “to breathe”

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Other definitions for spiro- (2 of 2)

spiro-2

  1. a combining form meaning “coil,” “spiral,” used in the formation of compound words: spirochete.

Origin of spiro-

2
Combining form of Latin spīra, from Greek speîra “coil”
  • Also especially before a vowel, spir- .

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British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (1 of 2)

spiro-1

combining form
  1. indicating breath or respiration: spirograph

Origin of spiro-

1
from Latin spīrāre to breathe

British Dictionary definitions for spiro- (2 of 2)

spiro-2

combining form
  1. spiral; coil: spirochaete

Origin of spiro-

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from Latin spīra, from Greek speira a coil

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