pithec-
combining form
or pitheco-
Etymology: Greek pithēk-, pithēko-, from pithēkos — more at bebung
: ape : monkey
< pithecan >
< pithecometric >
or pitheco-
< pithecan >
< pithecometric >
pithec-
Prefix
- ape
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek πίθηκος (píthēkos, “ape”, “monkey”; “trickster”; “dwarf”).
Usage notes
Derived terms
Category English words prefixed with pithec- not found