zygo-

American  

especially before a vowel, zyg-.

1. a combining form meaning “yoke,” “yoked,” “yoke-shaped,” used in the formation of compound words.

   zygomorphic.

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zygo- British  

combining form

1. indicating a pair or a union

   zygodactyl

   zygospore

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Etymology

Origin of zygo-

Combining form of Greek zygón yoke ¹

Example Sentences

Mr. Papaelias’s character, a natural-born mimic, is the only one I truly enjoyed, though all the performers — who also include Claire Candela, David Patrick Kelly, Erikka Walsh and J. Michael Zygo — work honorably within the broad outlines that have been drawn for them.

From New York Times

In January, II-VI made an offer to buy Zygo, which makes optical metrology instruments, for $10 a share.

From Reuters

But Zygo rejected the bid saying it was not for sale.

From Reuters

Zygo shares fell 17 percent to $8.37 in early morning trade Tuesday on Nasdaq.

From Reuters

Zygo, which supplies optical metrology instruments, said the company is not for sale.

From Reuters