pyro-

See also: pyro

English

Alternative forms

pyr- (before a vowel or h)

Etymology

From Latin pyr, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).

Pronunciation

enPR: pīrō, IPA^(key): /paɪɹəʊ/

Prefix

pyro-

Derived terms

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Derived terms

pyracanth
Pyracantha
Pyracanthus
pyre
pyretic
pyrene
pyrites
pyritic
pyritical
pyro
plus many names of chemical compounds

Translations

relating to fire

Dutch: pyro- (nl)

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Translations to be checked

French: pyro-
Italian: piro- (it)

Latin: pyr-

References

Definition of pyr- - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Anagrams

opry, pory, ropy

Dutch

Etymology

From Latin pyro-, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).

Pronunciation

Audio (file)

Prefix

pyro-

pyro

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