acantho-

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Acanthognathus literally means "thorn-jaw". It is the name of a genus of ants.

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Borrowed from New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, thorn plant), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, thorn).

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acantho-

  1. With thorns

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  • Used when preceding a consonant, as in Acanthognathus. Contrast acanth-.

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Etymology

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From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos, thorn plant), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, thorn).

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acantho-

  1. With thorns

Usage notes

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  • Used when preceding a consonant.

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Category English terms prefixed with acanth not found