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cet- — Whale or large sea creature

cet- means whale or large sea creature. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: cetacean.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Whale or large sea creature

• Ancient Greek: κῆτος (ketos)

Examples and word parts

cetacean

A member of the mammal group that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Word parts: ketos (large sea creature) → Latin cetus → cetacean

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