sacr-

combining form (1)

variants: or sacro-

Definition of sacr-

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : sacred : something sacred sacral

2 : sacred and sacropictorial

sacr-

combining form (2)

variants: or sacro-

Definition of sacr- (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : sacrum sacral

2 : sacrum and sacrococcyx : sacral and sacrotuberous

History and Etymology for sacr-

Combining form (1)

Middle English sacr-, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin, from sacr-, sacer

Combining form (2)

New Latin, from sacrum

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