topo-

a combining form meaning “place,” “local,” used in the formation of compound words:
topography; topology.

topo

/ ˈtɒpəʊ /

noun

mountaineering a picture of a mountain with details of climbing routes superimposed on it

topo-

Origin of topo-¹

Combining form of Greek tópos place, commonplace

Origin of topo-¹

C20: shortened from topographical picture

Origin of topo-²

from Greek topos a place, commonplace

Take a look at El Topo and The Holy Mountain and you might wonder.

One of its branches, the Topo, is one continued rapid; "of those who have fallen into it, only one has come out alive."

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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