rhizo-

rhizo-

a combining form meaning “root,” used in the formation of compound words: rhizophagous.
Also, especially before a vowel, rhiz-.
Compare -rhiza, -rrhiza.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of rhíza root1
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Rhizo- is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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World English Dictionary
rhizo- or (before a vowel) rhiz-
 
combining form
root: rhizomorphous
 
[from Greek rhiza]
 
rhiz- or (before a vowel) rhiz-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek rhiza]

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Medical Dictionary

rhizo- or rhiz-
pref.
Root: rhizoid.

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