myso- (English)
Where does "myso-" come from?
This prefix originates from the Ancient Greek word 'mýsos,' which literally meant uncleanness or defilement. It was later adopted into English as a scientific and descriptive prefix to denote an aversion to or association with dirt and filth.
Full etymology tree
- myso- (English), 'dirt, filth'
- derived μύσος (músos) (Ancient Greek), 'uncleanness, defilement, pollution'
- inherited Unknown base (Ancient Greek)
- derived μύσος (músos) (Ancient Greek), 'uncleanness, defilement, pollution'
Updated July 2026
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