allelo-

combining form

1
: alternative
allelomorph
2
: reciprocal
allelopathy

Word History

Etymology

Greek allēlon of each other, from allos … allos one … the other, from allos other — more at else

Dictionary Entries Near allelo-

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“Allelo-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allelo-. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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