acantho-

See also: acantho

Translingual

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, thorn plant), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, thorn).

Pronunciation

Prefix

acantho-

  1. With thorns

Usage notes

  • Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.

Derived terms

Translingual terms prefixed with acanth-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, thorn plant), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, thorn).

Pronunciation

Prefix

acantho-

  1. With thorns

Derived terms