parthen-

prefix — 2 senses

parthen-

prefix

UK /ˌpɑːθɪn/ · US /ˌpɑɹθən/

Etymology From Ancient Greek παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin”).

1

Morpheme virgin

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Morpheme absence of fertilisation, asexual reproduction

Derived terms
parthenogenesis, parthenolatry, parthenology, parthenophobia, absence of fertilisation, asexual reproduction

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