phyco-

prefix

seaweed or algae.

OriginAncient Greek φῦκος →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. seaweed or algae.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφῦκος“seaweed”
  2. Englishphyco-

From combining form of Ancient Greek φῦκος (phûkos, “seaweed”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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