aeolo-

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek αἰόλος (aiólos, changeful, lively).

Alternative forms

  • eolo- (modern American English)
  • æolo- (archaic)

Prefix

aeolo-

  1. In continuous change.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with aeolo-
Terms derived from or featuring aeolo‐ (in continuous change)

Etymology 2

From Latin Aeolian “related to Aeolus” or “of or from the Aeolian Islands”, ultimately from Ancient Greek Αἴολος (Aíolos), a god of the winds.

Prefix

aeolo-

  1. (rare, now mainly historical) Used to form the names of musical instruments that use a vibrating reed.
Derived terms
Terms derived from or featuring aeolo‐ (musical instruments with vibrating reeds)
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