cocc-

combining form

variants or cocci- or cocco-

: grain : seed : berry : coccus

coccoid

cocciform

coccolith

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from coccus & Latin coccum kermes berry, both from Greek kokkos grain, seed, kermes berry

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