allanto-

prefix

sausage-shaped

OriginAncient Greek ᾰ̓λλᾶς →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative allant-

  1. sausage-shaped
  2. Relating to allantois

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekᾰ̓λλᾶς
  2. Ancient Greekᾰ̓λλᾶς
  3. Englishallanto-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form; more at allantoid § Etymology and allantois § Etymology.

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APA

allanto-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allanto-

MLA

“allanto-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allanto-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “allanto-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allanto-.

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