~ 1
■ suffix forming adjectives such as putrid .
Origin
from Fr. ~e from L. ~us .
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~ 2
■ suffix
1》 forming nouns such as pyramid .
2》 Biology forming names of structural constituents: plastid.
3》 Botany forming names of plants belonging to a family with a name ending in ~aceae : orchid.
Origin
from or suggested by Fr. ~e , via L. ~is from Gk -is , ~- .
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~ 3
■ suffix forming nouns:
1》 Zoology denoting an animal belonging to a family with a name ending in ~ae or to a class with a name ending in ~a : arachnid.
2》 denoting a member of a specified dynasty or family.
3》 Astronomy denoting a meteor in a shower radiating from a specified constellation: Geminids.
Origin
from or suggested by L. ~es (plural ~ae , ~a ), from Gk.