siphono-

prefix

Forming compound terms pertaining to siphons or tubes.

OriginAncient Greek σίφων →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. biologyForming compound terms pertaining to siphons or tubes.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσίφων“siphon”
  2. Englishsiphono-

From the combining form of Ancient Greek σίφων (síphōn, “siphon”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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