English Explanatory Dictionary

poikilo-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Variable, subject to change.
  2. Variegated: streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of colour.

Word forms

poikilo- pœcilo- poecilo-

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ποικίλος (poikílos, “spotted, embroidered”).

Derived words

poecilonym poecilonymy poikilocapnic poikilochlorophyllous poikilocyte poikilohydric poikilohydry poikilotherm poikilothermal poikilothermia poikilothermic poecilopod poecilosclerid poikiloblast poikiloderma
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