-o-

-o-
aff. the typical ending of the first element of compounds of Greek origin, used regularly in forming new compounds with elements of Greek origin and often used in English as a connective irrespective of etymology: Franco-Italian; geography; seriocomic; speedometer
Compare -i-
Etymology: ME (< OF) < L < Gk

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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