AMPHI- Definition & Meaning

amphi-

a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek ( amphibious ); on this model, used with the meaning “two,” “both,” “on both sides,” in the formation of compound words:
amphiaster.

amphi-

prefix

on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds
amphibious
amphipod
amphitrichous
around
amphibole

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51�Թ� History and Origins

< Greek, combining form of ��í on both sides; cognate with Latin amb ( i )- ambi-, Albanian ��ë; akin to Old English ymb ( e )- around

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Origin of amphi-¹

from Greek

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Amphi'medon’s point bloodied Telemakhos’ wrist, a superficial wound, and Ktesippos’ long spear passing over Eumaios’ shield grazed his shoulder, hurtled on and fell.

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She was the daughter of Tan´talus, and the wife of Amphi´on, king of Thebes.

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Amphi´on cultivated the art of music; he was instructed by Mercury, who gave him a golden lyre with which he is said to have built the walls of Thebes, causing the stones to move and place themselves in order, as he played.

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Amphi´on married Ni´obe, and became the father of seven sons and as many daughters, who were all slain by Apollo and Diana.

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Concert Review | Latin rock guitarist Carlos Santana, who kicked off a long stint on the road Thursday at White River Amphi- theatre, in Auburn, is calling his current tour S.O.C.C. — the Sound of Collective Consciousness.

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