cteno-
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “comb,” used in the formation of compound words:
Ctenophora.
Origin
< Greek kteno-, combining form of kteís comb (genitive ktenós)
Related Words
- ctenidium
- ctenizid
- ctenophore
cteno-a word element referring to comb-like scales, as in ctenophore.
Also, (before vowels), cten-. [Greek kteno-, combining form of kteis comb]
1872 Nicholson Palæont. 327Dentition ctenodont.
cteno-
combining form
see cten-
see cten-