Starts with P & Q

Question 1

paed-
ped-

Answer 1

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:child
Example :
pteropaedes
propaedeutic
gymnopedia
misopedia
paideia

[pedo-]

Question 2

palaeo-
paleo-

Answer 2

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:old

Example :
paleocrystic
palaeophilist
palaeogenetic
paleencephalon

Question 3

pali-
palin-

Answer 3

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: again, back

Example :
palilalia
palingenesy
palimbacchius
palinspastic
palinode

Question 4

palyn-

Answer 4

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: pollen

Example :
palynology
palynomorph

[Cf. NLat. pollin-. Don’t confuse w/ palin-.]

Question 5

pan-

Answer 5

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:all

Example :
panchreston
panarteritis
panathenaic
pancarditis
Apanteles

[Cf. L toti-.]

Question 6

part-
-para

Answer 6

Language Of Origin: Latin
Definition: birth

Example :
antepartum
postpartum
parturient
parthenoparous
parturition
gemmipares

Question 7

par-
para-

Answer 7

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:beside,along, beyond

Example :
parasol
parazonium
parthesia
parorexia
parachor
paraparesis
parabulia
paraclete
parergal

Question 8

parti-

Answer 8

Language Of Origin: Latin
Definition: part, to divide

Example :
partitur
bipartient
partible
partimen
partimento
quadripartite

Question 9

patr-

Answer 9

Language Of Origin:Latin
Definition: father

Example :
paterfamilias
patrix
patrikin
patroon
patriarch
paterissa
eupatrid
paternoster

Question 10

pavon-

Answer 10

Language Of Origin :Latin
Definition: peacock

Example :
pavonazzetto
pavonine
paon
Afropavo
pavonazzo

Question 11

ped-

Answer 11

Language Of Origin: Latin
[Related to Greek pod-.]

Definition: foot

Example :
pedule
pedigerous
pedorthics
cypripedium
pedion

Question 12

pedo-

Answer 12

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:soil

Example :
pedogenic
pedocal
pedalfer
pedosphere

[Cf. L sol-; don’t confuse w/ ped-]

Question 13

penta-
pent-
pente-

Answer 13

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: five

Example:
pentecostys
diapente
penthemimer
pentastylos
penteconter

Question 14

per-

Answer 14

Language Of Origin: Latin
Definition: through

Example :
pernoctate
peracute
percipience
perdurant
perezone
perflation

[dia-.]

Question 15

peri-

Answer 15

Language Of Origin : Greek
Definition:around

Example :
periplus
peristomice
peribolos
perigee
peridesm
peritonitic

[Don’t confuse w/ para-]

Question 16

petr-

Answer 16

Language Of Origin :Latin & Greek
Definition:stone,rock

Example :
pedrero
petrostearin
petrogale
petromyzont
petrosa
petroxolin

Question 17

-phag-
-phage
-phagy

Answer 17

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: eating

Example :
euryphagous
polyphagism
creophagy
stenophagous

Question 18

phaeo-
pheo-

Answer 18

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition :dusky,dark

Example :
phaeism
phaeochrous
pheochromocytoma
phaeoplast

Question 19

-phany

Answer 19

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:appearance

Example :
heautophany
theophany
aphanisia
phanerosis
phanerocodonic
apophantic

Question 20

phil-
-phile
-phily

Answer 20

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:loving,lover

Example :
philydraceous
palaeophile
psammophile
philomathean
psychrophile
ailurophile
philately
philhellene
lyophilic
toxophily
toxophilite
philopatry
lyophiled

Question 21

phleb-

Answer 21

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:vein
Example :
phlebotomist
phleboedesis
phleboclysis
[Cf. ven-
angio-.]

Question 22

-phobia

Answer 22

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition:fear
Example :
mysophobic
amathophobia
triskaidekaphobia
aelurophobe
[-phobe: one fearing]

Question 23

phon-

Answer 23

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: sound

Example :
harmoniphon
tautophony
phonasthenia
symballophone
mellophone
scophony

Question 24

-phor
-phore
-phora

Answer 24

Language Of Origin: Greek
Definition: bearing

Example :

luminophor
discophorous
canephora
sceuophorion
choanophorous
Commiphora
cnidophore
Licnophora
aerophor

Question 25

photo-

Answer 25

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: light Example : [aphototaxis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphototaxis) [goniophotometer](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goniophotometer) [photohalide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photohalide) [photonasty](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photonasty) [Cf. L lumin- luc-.]

Question 26

phthir-

Answer 26

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition:destroy Example : [phthiriasis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthiriasis) [phthirophagous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthirophagous) [Phthirius](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phthirius) [blastophthoria](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blastophthoria) [mycophthorous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mycophthorous)

Question 27

phren-

Answer 27

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: mind,diaphragm,phrenic nerve Example : [phrenicotomy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phrenicotomy) [phrenemphraxis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phrenemphraxis) [phreniclasis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phreniclasis)

Question 28

phthis-

Answer 28

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition: tuberculosis Example : [phthiocol](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthiocol) [phthisis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthisis) [phthisicky](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthisicky) [phthisiogenic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthisiogenic) [phthisiotherapy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthisiotherapy)

Question 29

phyc-

Answer 29

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : algae Example: [cyanophycean](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanophycean) [cyanophycin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyanophycin) [phycocolloid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phycocolloid) [phycoxanthin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phycoxanthin) [phycoerythrin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phycoerythrin)

Question 30

phyg-

Answer 30

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : to flee Example: [photophygous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photophygous) [apophyge](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apophyge) [hypophyge](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypophyge) [phugoid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phugoid) [Cf. L fug- fugare.]

Question 31

phylac-/-phylax-

Answer 31

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : to guard Example: [tachyphylaxis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tachyphylaxis) [phylacobiosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phylacobiosis) [calciphylaxis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calciphylaxis) [sceuophylax](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sceuophylax)

Question 32

phyll-

Answer 32

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : leaf Example: [phyllophagous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyllophagous) [theophylline](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theophylline) [malacophyllous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malacophyllous) [zeophyllite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zeophyllite) [NOT Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : phil- or phyl-!]

Question 33

-phyre

Answer 33

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : porphyritic(having distinct crystals (as of feldspar) in a relatively fine-grained base) rock Example: [melaphyre](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melaphyre) [vitrophyre](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitrophyre) [felsophyre](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/felsophyre) [keratophyre](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keratophyre) [granophyre](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granophyre)

Question 34

phys-/-physis

Answer 34

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : growth, nature Example: [epiphysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiphysis) [periphysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periphysis) [symphynote](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphynote) [physitheism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physitheism) [apophysitis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apophysitis)

Question 35

-phyte

Answer 35

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : plant Example: [aulophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aulophyte) [cumatophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumatophyte) [heliazophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliazophyte) [chamaephyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamaephyte) [hygrophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrophyte) [phyton](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyton)

Question 36

piezo-

Answer 36

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : pressure Example: [hyperpiesis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperpiesis) [piezochemistry](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piezochemistry) [piezometer](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piezometer) [Cf. L press-.]

Question 37

pil-

Answer 37

Language Of Origin :Latin Definition: hair Example: [pileate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileate) [pileus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileus) [pileata](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileata) [pileiform](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileiform) [pileolus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileolus) [pilibezoar](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pilibezoar) [piliferous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piliferous) [aegagropila](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aegagropila)

Question 38

pinn-

Answer 38

Language Of Origin :Latin Definition: feather Example: [imparipinnate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imparipinnate) [pinnigrade](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinnigrade) [pinnula](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinnula) [pinniped](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinniped) [cf. L plum- penn- feather]

Question 39

pisci-

Answer 39

Language Of Origin :Latin Definition:fish Example: [piscicide](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscicide) [piscinity](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscinity) [piscivorous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscivorous) [piscina](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscina) [pisciculture](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pisciculture) [piscan](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscan) [piscine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscine) [piscation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piscation)

Question 40

plasm-

Answer 40

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : plasma Example: [plasmoptysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasmoptysis) [plasmalemma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasmalemma) [plasmodesma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasmodesma) [plasmodieresis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasmodieresis)

Question 41

plat-/platy-

Answer 41

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : flat Example: [platyhelminth](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platyhelminth) [platysma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platysma) [platystaphyline](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platystaphyline) [amphiplatyan](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphiplatyan) [platypellic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platypellic)

Question 42

pleio-/plio-/pleo-

Answer 42

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : more Example: [pliothermic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pliothermic) [Pliofilm](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pliofilm) [pliotron](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pliotron) [pleiobar](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleiobar) [pleiophylly](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleiophylly) [pleochroous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleochroous) [pleonaste](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleonaste)

Question 43

pleur-

Answer 43

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : side, rib Example: [pleurothotonos](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleurothotonos) [pleurodynia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleurodynia) [pleurisy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleurisy) [Don't confuse w/ L plur-many.]

Question 44

pneumo-

Answer 44

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : air, lung Example: [pneumoenteritis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleurothotonos) [pneumonolysis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pneumonolysis) [Pneumocystis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pneumocystis) [Cf. L pulmon-.]

Question 45

pod-/-pod

Answer 45

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : foot Example: [dolichopodous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dolichopodous) [akropodion](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akropodion) [steganopodous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steganopodous) [chactopodous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chactopodous) [Taxeopoda](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taxeopoda) [ocypodian](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ocypodian) [carpopodite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpopodite) [Dipodomys](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dipodomys) [epipodiale](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epipodiale) [hemipode](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemipode) [monopody](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopody) [podeon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podeon) [propodite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propodite) [propodus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propodus) [skiapod](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiapod)

Question 46

poecil-/poikilo-

Answer 46

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : varied Example: [poikilothermic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poikilothermic) [poecilocyttarous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poecilocyttarous) [poecilogony](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poecilogony) [poecilitic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poecilitic)

Question 47

pollin-

Answer 47

Language Of Origin:Latin Definition: pollen Example: [pollinarium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinarium) [polliniferous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polliniferous) [pollinize](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinize) [pollinic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinic) [pollinigerous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinigerous) [sporopollenin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporopollenin)

Question 48

poly-

Answer 48

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : many Example: [polytrochal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polytrochal) [polychrest](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polychrest) [polygynious](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygynious) [polydymite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polydymite) [polyphloesbocan](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphloesbocan) [polystachyous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polystachyous)

Question 49

-poiesis

Answer 49

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : making, creation Example: [chylopoiesis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chylopoiesis) [myelopoietic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myelopoietic) [prosopopoeia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosopopoeia) [hematopoiesis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hematopoiesis)

Question 50

porphyr-

Answer 50

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : purple Example: [pyrroporphyrin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrroporphyrin) [ferriporphyrin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferriporphyrin) [porphyratin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porphyratin) [Porphyrio](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Porphyrio) [Cf. phoenic-.]

Question 51

port-

Answer 51

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition : to carry Example: [portiforium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portiforium) [asportation](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asportation) [hepatoportal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepatoportal) [apport](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apport) [porteous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porteous) [reniportal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reniportal) [phor-.]

Question 52

post-

Answer 52

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition : after, behind Example: [postcenal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postcenal) [postbellum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postbellum) [postclypeus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postclypeus) [posticous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posticous) [paulopost](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paulopost)

Question 53

potam-

Answer 53

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : river Example: [potamology](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potamology) [autopotamic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autopotamic) [potamobenthos](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potamobenthos) [tychopotamic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tychopotamic)

Question 54

pre-

Answer 54

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition: before, in front of Example: [precancerosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precancerosis) [praecognitum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praecognitum) [presystole](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presystole) [praecipuum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praecipuum) [praedium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praedium)

Question 55

pro-

Answer 55

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : before, in front of Example: [propylon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propylon) [proboscis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proboscis) [prooemion](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prooemion) [probouleutic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probouleutic) [prosopography](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosopography) [probola](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probola)

Question 56

psamm-

Answer 56

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : sand Example: [psammon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psammon) [psammobiotic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psammobiotic) [psammosere](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psammosere) [Cf. L. aren- and Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : amm-sand.]

Question 57

pseph-

Answer 57

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : pebble Example: [psephology](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psephology) [psephisma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psephisma) [psephomancy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psephomancy) [psephite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psephite) [Cf. L calcul-.]

Question 58

pseud-

Answer 58

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : false Example: [pseudamphora](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudamphora) [pseudomat](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudomat) [pseudepigraphy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudepigraphy) [pseudopionnotes](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudopionnotes) [pseudoraphe](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudoraphe)

Question 59

psil-

Answer 59

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : naked, bare Example: [psilotic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psilotic) [psilate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psilate) [psilocybin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psilocybin) [Cf. L nud-/nudi-. Don't confuse w/ psylla flea.]

Question 60

psitta-/psittac-

Answer 60

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : parrot Example: [psittacine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittacine) [psittaceous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittaceous) [psittacosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittacosis) [psittacism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psittacism)

Question 61

psycho-

Answer 61

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : soul, spirit, mind Example: [psyops](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psyops) [psychopannychism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychopannychism) [psychostasia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychostasia) [psychagogy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychagogy) [psychopompos](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychopompos)

Question 62

psychro-

Answer 62

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : cold Example: [psychrometer](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychrometer) [psychrophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychrophyte) [psychrograph](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychrograph) [Cf. Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : crym-/cryo-.]

Question 63

psyll-

Answer 63

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : flea Example: [Psyllia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Psyllia) [psyllium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ppsyllium) [psylla](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psylla) [psyllid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psyllid) [Don't confuse with cili- syl- or silic-.]

Question 64

pter-

Answer 64

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : wing Example: [pteroma](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pteroma) [trichopter](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichopter) [pteryla](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pteryla) [pterylosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterylosis) [apterium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apterium) [orthopter](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthopter) [pteropaedes](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pteropaedes) [rhipipterous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhipipterous)

Question 65

pteryg-

Answer 65

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : wing, fin Example: [apterygial](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apterygial) [crossopterygian](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossopterygian) [basipterygium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basipterygium) [chiropterygium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiropterygium) [pterygodum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum)

Question 66

pterid-

Answer 66

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : fern Example: [pterideous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterideous) [pteridology](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum) [pteridophyte](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum) [pteridoid](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum) [Pteris](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum) [Pteretis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygodum)

Question 67

ptil-

Answer 67

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : feather Example: [ptilopod](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ptilopod) [neossoptile](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neossoptile) [Leptoptilos](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leptoptilos) [coleoptilum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleoptilum) [hypoptilum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypoptilum) [ptilinum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ptilinum)

Question 68

ptyal-

Answer 68

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : saliva Example: [ptyalism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ptyalism) [ptyalagogue](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ptyalagogue) [ptyalin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ptyalin) [Ptyas](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ptyas) [Don't confuse with ptil- or tyl-.]

Question 69

puerper-

Answer 69

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition : child Example: [puerperal](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperal) [puerpera](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerpera) [puerperium](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [Cf. Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : paed-/ped-child.]

Question 70

punct-

Answer 70

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition : point Example: [punctilio](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [punctulate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [punctulum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [puncticular](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [trapunto](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium) [punctographic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium)

Question 71

purpur-

Answer 71

Language Of Origin: Latin Definition :purple Example: [anthrapurpurin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthrapurpurin) [flavopurpurin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavopurpurin) [purpurogallin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpurogallin) [purpurine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpurine) [purpurogenous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpurogenous)

Question 72

-pus

Answer 72

Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : foot Example: [hypopus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypopus) [Bradypus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bradypus) [Choloepus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Choloepus) [Coronopus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Coronopus) [sympus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympus) [Cf. Language Of Origin: Greek Definition : pod- L ped-.]

Question 73

pyel-/pyelo-

Answer 73

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition : pelvis Example : [pyelectasis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyelectasis) [pyelic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyelic) [pyelonephritis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyelonephritis) [cystopyelonephritis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystopyelonephritis) [Cf. pell-]

Question 74

pyl-

Answer 74

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition :gate Example : [propylon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propylon) [propylaeum](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propylaeum) [pylorus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylorus) [Dipylon](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dipylon) [pylephlebitis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [Don't confuse w/pyel-]

Question 75

pyr-

Answer 75

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition :fire Example : [eupyrion](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [pyretogenous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [pyrochlore](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [pyrites](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [pyracanth](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [pyralis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pylephlebitis) [Cf. pyrrh-/pyrr-;pyreto-]

Question 76

pyo-

Answer 76

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition : pus Example : [pyodermia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyodermia) [pyarthrosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyarthrosis) [pyonephrosis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyonephrosis) [pyopoiesis](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyopoiesis)

Question 77

pyren-

Answer 77

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition :fruit pit or nucleolus Example : [pyrenematous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrenematous) [pyrena](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrena) [apyrene](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apyrene) [pyrenocarp](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrenocarp)

Question 78

quadra-/quadri-/quadru-

Answer 78

Language Of Origin :Latin Definition: four Example : [quadragenarian](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadragenarian) [quadrat](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrat) [quadrumanous](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrumanous) [quadripart](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadripart)

Question 79

pyrrh-

Answer 79

Language Of Origin : Greek Definition : red Example : [pyrrhotism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhotism) [pyrrhotite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhotite) [pyrrhuloxia](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhuloxia) [pyrrhite](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhite) [pyrrhotine](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhotine) [pyroporphyrin](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyroporphyrin) [pyrrhonic](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrrhonic)

Question 80

quin-/quint-/quinque-

Answer 80

Language Of Origin :Latin Definition: five Example : [quinquefoliolate](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinquefoliolate) [quincunx](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quincunx) [quintan](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quintan) [quinquenary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinquenary) [quinquevir](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinquevir)

Question 81

Caution: Don't confuse par-/para- (beside alongside) with peri- (around).

Question 82

Study Activity: Check out other words ending in-phyte like ericophyte!