variants or sapro-
1
: dead or decaying organic matter
saprophyte
2
: decay : putrefaction
saprogenic

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek sapros rotten

Dictionary Entries Near sapr-

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“Sapr-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapr-. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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