Etymology

oo-

Today it means: Relating to eggs or ova. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ᾠο-
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  1. Ancient Greek · learned borrowing fromᾠο-
  2. English todayoo-

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-), combining form of ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”). Doublet of ovi-.

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