• Lith-

    Pronunciation

    • RP enPR: lÄ­th, IPA: /lɪθ/
    • Homophones: -lith, lith

    Origin

    From the Ancient Greek λῐ́θος ("stone").

    Full definition of lith-

    Prefix

    1. stone

    Usage notes

    When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as litho-).

    Derived terms

    Derived terms

    Related terms

    Terms ultimately deriving from λίθος (lithos, “stone”) but not formed with this prefix, lithodome zoölogy →

    Synonyms

    Synonymous affixes
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