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gamo-

  1. a combining form meaning “joined, united,” “joining, union,” used in the formation of compound words:

    gamopetalous.

gamo-

combining_form

  1. indicating sexual union or reproduction

    gamogenesis

  2. united or fused

    gamopetalous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gamo-1

Combining form representing Greek gámos marriage

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gamo-1

from Greek gamos marriage

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Example Sentences

He gave us an account of the capture off Barcelona, by the Speedy sloop-of-war, of the Gamo frigate, more than twice her size.

The difficulty was to secure the prisoners, they having been driven into the main-hold of the Gamo.

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