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Etymology · Ancient Greek

λόφος

5 English words descend from Ancient Greek λόφος, most common first.

lophA ridge of enamel connecting the cusps of a molar or cheek tooth.
lopho-ridge, crest
lophobranchAny member of the obsolete order Lophobranchii of fishes, now roughly corresponding to order Syngnathiformes.
lophosteonThe central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds, or the keel itself.
lophulidA small crest on a tooth