nepho-
combining form
concerning cloud or clouds
Origin
from Greek nephos cloudnepho-
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “cloud,” used in the formation of compound words:
nephometer.
Also, especially before a vowel, neph-.
Origin
< Greek néphos a cloud, mass of clouds; see nebula
Related Words
- neph-
- nephometer
- nephoscope
nepho-a word element meaning 'cloud'.
[Greek, combining form of nephos cloud]nepho-
combining form
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek, from nephos — more at nebula
: cloud
< nephology >
< nephology >