-graph
a combining form meaning “drawn,” “written” (lithograph; monograph); specialized in meaning to indicate the instrument rather than the written product of the instrument (telegraph; phonograph).
-graph
combining form
an instrument that writes or records telegraph
a writing, record, or drawing autograph, lithograph
derived forms
word origin
-graph suff.
an instrument for writing, drawing, or recording: cardiograph.
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-gyne suff. female reproductive organ: androgyne.
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a combining form with the meanings “of women,” “of females,” “having pistils or -n-logous organs,” as specified by the initial elements: androgynous. -gynous combining form of or relating to women or females androgynous, misogynous relating to female organs epigynous derived forms word origin