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dendr/o — Tree

dendr/o means tree. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: dendrology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Tree

• Ancient Greek: δένδρον (dendron)

Examples and word parts

dendrology

The study of trees and other woody plants.

Word parts: dendr/o (tree) + -logy (study of)

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