thanato

thanato-

a combining form meaning “death,” used in the formation of compound words: thanatophobia.

Origin:
combining form representing Greek thánatos

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thanato- pref.
Death: thanatology.

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Thanato is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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