peri-

peri- Definition

peri- (per′ə, -ē)

around, about, surrounding, enclosing periscope, perichondrium
near perinatal

Etymology: Gr peri- < peri, around < IE base *per-, a going beyond > far, fare, Sans pari, Avestan pairi

Browse dictionary entries near peri-

‹ peri
‹ perhaps
‹ Pergolesi
‹ pergola
‹ Pergamum
‹ perfusionist
‹ perfuse
‹ perfunctory
‹ perfumery
‹ perfumer