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limn/o — Lake

limn/o means lake. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: limnology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Lake

• Ancient Greek: λίμνη (limne)

Examples and word parts

limnology

The study of inland waters and their ecosystems.

Word parts: limn/o (lake) + -logy (study of)

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