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flavo-

a combining form meaning “yellow,” used in the formation of compound words (flavopurpurin); in some biochemical terms, specialized in meaning to indicate flavin (flavoprotein).

Also, especially before a vowel, flav-.

Origin:
< Latin flāv(us) yellow, blonde + -o-

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Flavo- is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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flavo- or flav-
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Yellow: flavin.
Flavin: flavoprotein.

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