philo-

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See also: philo and Philo

English

Etymology

From phil- +‎ -o- (interconsonantal).

Prefix

philo-

  1. Alternative form of phil-

Derived terms

German

Etymology

From combining form of Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos, beloved, dear), φιλέω (philéō, to love), of unknown origin.

Prefix

philo-

  1. philo-

Derived terms

Further reading

  • philo-” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache