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spheno-
before vowels sphen-, word-forming element meaning "wedge," from Greek sphen "a wedge," probably cognate with Old Norse spann "splinter," Old English spon "chip of wood" (see spoon (n.)).
updated on November 06, 2013
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Dictionary entries near spheno-
spermatozoon
spermicide
spessartite
spew
sphagnum
spheno-
sphenoid
sphere
spherical
spheroid
sphincter