gloeo-

prefix

Having the character of glue; sticky.

“gloeo- + vessel → gloeovessel”

OriginAncient Greek γλοιός →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative gleo-

  1. biologyHaving the character of glue; sticky.

    gloeo- + vessel → gloeovessel

    1 more example

    gloeo- + cystidium → gloeocystidium

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekγλοιός
  2. Englishgloeo-

Derived from Ancient Greek γλοιός (gloiós).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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