staphyl-

A form of staphylo- — Pertaining to a microorganism cluster with a grape-like arrangement.

OriginAncient Greek σταφυλή →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative staphylo-

  1. alternativeAlternative form of staphylo- (“uvula, grape-like cluster”).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσταφυλή“bunch of grapes”
  2. Englishstaphyl-

From Ancient Greek σταφυλή (staphulḗ, “bunch of grapes”).

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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