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862. SUFFIXES WITH LABIALS (π, φ

1. οπ: primary, in σκόλ-οψ stake, pale (σκάλλω stir up; split?).—2. ωπ: primary, in κών-ωψ gnat.—3. φο, φα_ (rare): primary, in κρότ-αφοι the temples, κορυ-φή head (κόρυς helmet); usually in names of animals, as ἔρ-φο-ς kid, ἔλαφος deer; secondary, in late diminutives: θηρ-άφιο-ν insect (θήρ beast), κερδ-ύφιο-ν petty gain (κέρδ-ος gain).

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