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xyl/o — Wood

xyl/o means wood. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: xylem.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Wood

• Ancient Greek: ξύλον (xylon)

Examples and word parts

xylem

The plant tissue that transports water and dissolved minerals and also provides support.

Word parts: xylon (wood) → German Xylem → xylem

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