"thigmo-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Etymology: Ultimately from Ancient Greek θῐγγᾰ́νω (thingánō, “to touch”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|θῐγγᾰ́νω||to touch}} Ancient Greek θῐγγᾰ́νω (thingánō, “to touch”) Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} thigmo-, {{en-prefix}} thigmo-
  1. (biology, botany) related to touching, usually a plant. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Biology, Botany Synonyms: hapto-
    Sense id: en-thigmo--en-prefix-J-YjHLc4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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