-fugo

Italian

Etymology

From Latin -fugus.

Suffix

-fugo

  1. Used to form a noun that removes, exterminates, or expels; -fuge
    ‎vermi (“worms”) + ‎-fugo → ‎vermifugo (“vermifuge”)
    ‎zanzare (“mosquitos”) + ‎-fugo → ‎zanzarifugo (“mosquito repellent”)
  2. Used to form a noun that is moved away from.
    Antonym: -peto
    ‎centro (“center”) + ‎-fugo → ‎centrifugo (“centrifuge”)

Derived terms
Italian words suffixed with -fugo
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