-idium

noun suffix

plural -idiums or -idia
: small one
antheridium

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek -idion, diminutive suffix

Dictionary Entries Near -idium

Cite this Entry

“-idium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-idium. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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