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duo-
a combining form meaning “two,” used in the formation of compound words: duologue.
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duo (ˈdjuːəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl duos, dui | |
| 1. | music |
| a. a pair of performers | |
| b. another word for duet | |
| 2. | a pair of actors, entertainers, etc |
| 3. | informal a pair of closely connected individuals |
| [C16: via Italian from Latin: two] | |
| duo- | |
| —combining form | |
| indicating two: duotone | |
| [from Latin] | |
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Word Origin & History
duo
1590 "song for two voices," via either It. or Fr. from L. duo "two."
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