xyr-

See also: xyr

English

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ξυρόν (xurón, “razor”).

Prefix

xyr-

  1. (rare) Razor; razorlike.

Usage notes

  • When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as xyro-).

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with xyr-
xyrophobic
xyrospasm
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