Standard Lemma guide

poikilo-

prefix · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Variable, subject to change.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: sciences

Examples

  • poikilocapnic, poikilochlorophyllous, poikilothermic

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Variegated: streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of colour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: sciences

Examples

  • poikiloblast, poikiloderma, poecilosclerid

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ποικίλος (poikílos, “spotted, embroidered”).