glotto-

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Attic Greek γλωττο- (glōtto-) from the Ancient Greek γλῶττα (glôtta, tongue), Attic form of γλῶσσα (glôssa).[1]

Prefix

glotto-

  1. Synonym of glosso-
    glotto- + ‎-phobia → ‎glottophobia

Derived terms

Translations

For languages using the glotto- form. Also see glosso-

References

  1. ^ glotto-”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Italian

Prefix

glotto-

  1. Synonym of glosso-

Polish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλῶττα (glôtta).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡlɔt.tɔ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔttɔ
  • Syllabification:

Prefix

glotto-

  1. glott-
    glotto- + ‎-logia → ‎glottologia

Derived terms

Further reading

  • glotto- in Polish dictionaries at PWN