cyn-

A form of cyno- — Of or pertaining to dogs.

OriginAncient Greek κύων →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative cyno-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cyno- (“dog”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκύων“dog”
  2. Englishcyn-

New Latin, from Ancient Greek κύων (kúōn, “dog”).

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APA

cyn-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyn-

MLA

“cyn-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyn-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cyn-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyn-.

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