Phyco-
1.
a combining form meaning “seaweed,” “algae,” used in the formation of compound words:
phycochrome.
combining form
1.
seaweed: phycology
word-forming element in science meaning “seaweed, algae,” from Latinized comb. form of Greek phykos “seaweed, sea wrack.”
phyco- pref.
Seaweed; algae: phycomycete.
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