Etymology

cryopelagic

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Today it means: Of cold, deep oceanic waters. Full definition →

English pelagic ← Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
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  1. Ancient Greekκρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
  2. Englishcryo-
  3. Englishpelagic
  4. English todaycryopelagic

From cryo- + pelagic.

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