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Origin and Etymology of exarch
Late Latin exarchus, from Late Greek exarchos, from Greek, leader, from exarchein to begin, take the lead, from ex- + archein to rule, begin — more at arch-
First Known Use: 1588
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exarch
adjective
ex·arch
Definition of exarch
: formed or taking place from the periphery toward the center exarch xylem
Origin and Etymology of exarch
exo- + -arch
First Known Use: 1891
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