Etymology

carpo-

Today it means: carpus (wrist) or hand. Full definition →

Ancient Greek καρπός
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carpo- · prefix1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκαρπός“wrist”
  2. English todaycarpo-

Combining form of Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “wrist”).

carpo- · prefix2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκαρπός“fruit”
  2. English todaycarpo-

Combining form of Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “fruit”).

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekκαρπός all →

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