oo-

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-), combining form of ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”). Compare ovi-.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /əʊ.ə-/, (primary stress on prefix) /əʊˈɒ-/
  • (US) IPA(key): /oʊ.ə-/, (primary stress on prefix) /oʊˈɑ-/

Prefix[edit]

oo-

  1. Relating to eggs or ova.

Derived terms[edit]

English terms prefixed with oo-

Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Internationalism (see English oo-), ultimately from Ancient Greek ᾠόν (ōión).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈoː-/, [ˈo̞ː-]

Prefix[edit]

oo-

  1. oo-

Derived terms[edit]

Finnish terms prefixed with oo-

Italian[edit]

Prefix[edit]

oo-

  1. oo-

Xhosa[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Prefix[edit]

oo-

  1. Class 2a noun prefix.
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