- pityr
- , -o, «urn (G). Bran, refuse
Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
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pityriasis — /pit euh ruy euh sis/, n. 1. Pathol. any of various skin diseases marked by the shedding of branlike scales of epidermis. 2. Vet. Pathol. a skin disease in various domestic animals marked by dry scales. [1685 95; < NL < Gk pityríasis branlike… … Universalium
pityroid — /pit euh royd /, adj. Med. scaly; resembling bran. [1840 50; < Gk pítyr(on) bran, scale + OID] * * * … Universalium
Pityrogramma Link — Symbol PITYR Common Name goldback fern Botanical Family Pteridaceae … Scientific plant list
Pityrogramma — ID 64413 Symbol Key PITYR Common Name goldback fern Family Pteridaceae Category Fern Division Pteridophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution FL, HI, PR, VI Growth Habit N/A … USDA Plant Characteristics
pityriasis — pit•y•ri•a•sis [[t]ˌpɪt əˈraɪ ə sɪs[/t]] n. pat vet any of several skin diseases marked by the shedding of branlike scales • Etymology: 1685–95; < NL < Gk pitȳríāsis branlike eruption =pítȳr(on) bran, scale + iāsis iasis … From formal English to slang
pityroid — /pit euh royd /, adj. Med. scaly; resembling bran. [1840 50; < Gk pítyr(on) bran, scale + OID] * * * pitˈyroid adjective (archaic) Bran like • • • Main Entry: ↑pityriasis * * * pityroid, a. rare. (ˈpɪtɪrɔɪd … Useful english dictionary
