chaet-

A form of chaeto- — chaeta (“chitinous bristle”).

OriginAncient Greek χαίτη →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative chaeto-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of chaeto- (“hair”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekχαίτη“crest, mane, flowing hair, foliage”
  2. Englishchaet-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form; see English chaeta and New Latin chaeta, from Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “crest, mane, flowing hair, foliage”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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