-oecious

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

-ecious

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek οἰκία (oikía, “house”) +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈiːʃəs/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈiʃəs/

Suffix[edit]

-oecious

Forms adjectives describing the arrangement of sexual organs.
(biology) Forms adjectives describing the host of an organism.

Derived terms[edit]

English terms suffixed with -oecious

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