aeolo-, aeol- +
(Latin: air, wind; rapid, quick)
The combining form aeolo- is used to denote musical-wind instruments; however, it also refers to "air" or "wind". This element comes from Aeolus; "the god of winds" in Greek and Latin mythology, with the literal Greek meaning of "rapid, quick".
aeolation, eolation
Erosion of a land surface by wind-blown sand and dust.
aeolian, eolian
Pertaining to the action or effect of the wind.
aeolian deposit, eolian deposit
Wind-borne soil deposit.
Cross references of word groups that are related, directly or indirectly, to: "air, wind":
aello-;
aero-;
anemo-;
atmo-;
austro-;
flat-, flatu-;
phys-;
pneo-, -pnea;
pneumato-;
turb-;
vent-;
zephyro-.
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