echino-

See also: echino

English

Etymology

From combining form of Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (ekhînos, “hedgehog”).

Prefix

echino-

1. (chiefly zoology) Forming compound terms denoting something prickly or, specifically, indicating the sea urchin.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with echino-

echinococcus

echinocytogenesis

echinoderm

echinofauna

echinologist

echinology

Anagrams

• Chione, Icheon

Italian

Prefix

echino-

1. spiny