chlamydo-

prefix

denoting an outer covering (cortex) such as a rigid cell wall

OriginAncient Greek χλαμύς →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. ISV combining formdenoting an outer covering (cortex) such as a rigid cell wall

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekχλαμύς
  2. Englishchlamydo-

From Ancient Greek χλαμύς (khlamús).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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