Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anemo
Prefix
/əˈniːmoʊ/
Definition
Anemo is a prefix derived from the Greek word ‘anemos,’ meaning ‘wind.’ It is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts to describe phenomena related to or influenced by wind.
Examples
- Anemometer – an instrument used to measure wind speed.
- Anemone – a type of flowering plant that often grows in windy environments.
- Anemics – conditions that may be affected by wind, as in the dispersal of seeds.
Meaning
The term ‘anemo’ relates to wind, particularly in fields such as meteorology, geography, and flora where wind characteristics are significant.
Synonyms
- Wind
- Zephyr
- Breeze
