diphy-

prefix

double, twofold

OriginAncient Greek διφυ- →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. double, twofold

    diphyodont

    having two sets of teeth

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    diphygenic

    having two modes of embryonic development

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekδιφυ-
  2. Englishdiphy-

From Ancient Greek διφυ- (diphu-), from διφυής (diphuḗs, “double”).

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

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

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