sapr-


sapr-

combining form

Definition of SAPR-

1
: dead or decaying organic matter <saprophyte>
2
: decay : putrefaction <saprogenic>

Variants of SAPR-

sapr- or sapro-

Origin of SAPR-

New Latin, from Greek sapros rotten

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