thel-

prefix

Nipple.

OriginAncient Greek θηλή →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Nipple.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθηλή“nipple”
  2. Englishthel-

From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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