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geno-

geno- prefix: genetics - e.g. genotype.

Prefix

geno-

  1. genetics - e.g. genotype
  2. family, tribe or race - e.g. genocide

Origin of geno-

From the stem of Ancient Greek γένος (génos, “race, kind”), also Ancient Greek γεννάω (gennáō, “to produce”) and from Latin gēns (“tribe, clan”).

Questions about geno-

What does geno- mean?
Geno- means genetics - e.g. genotype.
What part of speech is geno-?
Geno- is a prefix.

Words near geno- in the dictionary

  1. gennies
  2. genning
  3. genning up
  4. genny
  5. geno
  6. geno-
  7. genoa
  8. Genoa cake
  9. Genoa cakes
  10. genoa jib
  11. genoa jibs

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