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-tropous

-tropous

a combining form meaning “turned, curved” in the direction specified by the initial element: anatropous.

Origin:
< Greek -tropos pertaining to a turn
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-tropous is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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-tropous
 
adj combining form
indicating a turning away: anatropous
 
[from Greek -tropos concerning a turn]

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