cary-

1 of 2

combining form (1)

variants or caryo-
see kary-

kary-

2 of 2

combining form (2)

variants or karyo- or less commonly cary- or caryo-
1
: nucleus of a cell
karyokinesis
2
: nut : kernel
caryopsis

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Etymology

Combining form (2)

New Latin, from Greek karyon nut — more at careen

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“Cary-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cary-. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Cary

geographical name

ˈka-rē How to pronounce Cary (audio)
ˈker-ē
city west of Raleigh in east central North Carolina population 135,234

Biographical Definition

Cary 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈker-ē How to pronounce Cary (audio)
(Arthur) Joyce (Lunel) 1888–1957 British novelist

Cary

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Henry Francis 1772–1844 English clergyman and translator
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