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hymen/o — Membrane

hymen/o means membrane. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: Hymenoptera.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Membrane

• Ancient Greek: ὑμήν ὑμένος (hymen hymenos)

Examples and word parts

Hymenoptera

The insect order containing ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies; the name refers to membranous wings.

Word parts: hymen/o (membrane) + ptera (wings)

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