narco-

prefix — 2 senses

narco-

prefix

US /nɑɹkoʊ/

Etymology From Ancient Greek ναρκόω (narkóō, “I put to sleep”); in terms relating to drugs, it is a back-formation from narcotics, which ultimately derives from the same source.

1

Morpheme Pertaining to stupor, sleep, or a state of unconsciousness.

2

Morpheme Of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use.

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