therio-

English

Alternative forms

theri- (prevocalic form)

Etymology

Representing the combining form of Ancient Greek θηρίον (thēríon), diminutive of θήρ (thḗr, “wild beast”).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈθɪəɹɪə(ʊ)/

Prefix

therio-

wild animal.

Derived terms

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Translations

Forming compound words having the sense of "wild animal"

Italian: terio-

Anagrams

heriot