Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dendro

prefix
/ˈdɛn.drəʊ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘tree’ or related to trees.
Examples
  • Dendrology: The study of trees.
  • Dendrochronology: The science of dating trees by their growth rings.
  • Dendrophile: A person who loves trees.
Meaning
Dendro is often used in scientific terms to refer to trees or tree-related studies.
Synonyms
  • Tree-related
  • Arborous
  • Wooded