acu-

1 of 2

combining form

: with a needle

acupuncture

ACU

2 of 2

abbreviation

ˌā-ˌsē-ˈyü

American Conservative Union

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Medieval Latin, from Latin acu, ablative of acus needle; akin to Latin acies edge

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