peri-

peri-

(word root) around, very

Examples of words with the root peri-: perimeter, periscope

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peri-

pref.

1. Around; about; enclosing: perimysium.

2. Near: perinatal.

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[Greek, from peri, around, near; see per in Indo-European roots.]

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peri-

prefix

1. enclosing, encircling, or around: pericardium; pericarp; perigon.

2. near or adjacent: perihelion.

[from Greek peri around, near, about]

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pe•ri

(ˈpɪər i)

n., pl. -ris.

1. one of a large group of beautiful, fairylike beings of Persian mythology.

2. any lovely, graceful creature.

[1770–80; < Persian perī, variant of parī fairy, Middle Persian parīk, Avestan pairikā witch]

peri-

a prefix meaning “about,” “around” (perimeter; periscope), “enclosing,” “surrounding” (pericardium), “near” (perigee; perihelion).

[< Greek, prefixal use of perí (adv. and preposition)]

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peri-

1. A prefix that means:

2. Around, as in pericardium, the membrane around the heart.

3. Near, as in perihelion, the point at which a planet is nearest the sun.

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