soleno-

prefix

Having a tube, a duct or a pipe

OriginAncient Greek σωλήν →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Having a tube, a duct or a pipe
  2. Having a cavity by which something can pass, like venom

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσωλήν“channel, syringe”
  2. Englishsoleno-

From Ancient Greek σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, syringe”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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