poikilo-

prefix

Variable, subject to change.

“poikiloblast, poikiloderma, poecilosclerid”

OriginAncient Greek ποικίλος →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative pœcilo- · alternative poecilo-

  1. sciencesVariable, subject to change.

    poikilocapnic, poikilochlorophyllous, poikilothermic

  2. sciencesVariegated: streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of colour.

    poikiloblast, poikiloderma, poecilosclerid

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekποικίλος“spotted, embroidered”
  2. Englishpoikilo-

From Ancient Greek ποικίλος (poikílos, “spotted, embroidered”).

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

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

Chicago

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