-oecious

English

/ˈiːʃəs/, /ˈiʃəs/

suffix
Definitions
  • Forms adjectives describing the arrangement of sexual organs.
  • (biology) Forms adjectives describing the host of an organism.

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek οἰκία (house, family, tribe).

Origin

Ancient Greek

οἰκία

Gloss

house, family, tribe

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Kanji

家, 族

Emoji
🏚️ 🏡 🛖 🪴 🏘️

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