"myrio-" meaning in English

See myrio- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prefix

Etymology: From French myrio-, ultimately from Ancient Greek μυρίος (muríos, “ten thousand”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|myrio-}} French myrio-, {{uder|en|grc|μυρίος||ten thousand}} Ancient Greek μυρίος (muríos, “ten thousand”) Head templates: {{head|en|prefix}} myrio-
  1. Alternative form of myria- Tags: alt-of, alternative, morpheme Alternative form of: myria-
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