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ovi-

a combining form meaning “egg,” used in the formation of compound words: oviferous.
Also, ovo-; especially before a vowel, ov-.


Origin:
< L ōvi-, comb. form of ōvum egg 1
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ov- pref.
Variant of ovi-.

ovi- or ovo- or ov-
pref.
Egg; ovum: oviferous.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
OV
  1. office visit

  2. orbital vehicle

  3. over (shortwave transmission)

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