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phage

1

[ feyj ]

-phage

2
  1. a combining form meaning “a thing that devours,” used in the formation of compound words, especially the names of phagocytes:

    macrophage.

-phage

1

combining form

  1. indicating something that eats or consumes something specified

    bacteriophage

phage

2

/ feɪdʒ /

noun

  1. short for bacteriophage

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Derived Forms

  • -phagous, combining_form:in_adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phage1

By shortening, or independent use of -phage

Origin of phage2

Noun use of Greek -phagos -phagous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phage1

from Greek -phagos; see phago-

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