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Etymology · Ancient Greek

ἀμφί

4 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, most common first.

amphipathicDescribing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.
amphioxusThe lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
amphideticThat extends in front of, and behind, the beak
amphigoryA nonsense verse; a rigmarole, which is meaningless despite possibly appearing to have meaning.