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pelag/o — Open sea

pelag/o means open sea. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: pelagic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Open sea

• Ancient Greek: πέλαγος (pelagos)

Examples and word parts

pelagic

Relating to open water away from the bottom and shore.

Word parts: pelag (open sea) + -ic (relating to)

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