archaeo-youdaoicibaDictYouDict[archaeo- 词源字典]
before vowels archae-, word-forming element meaning "ancient, olden, primitive, primeval, from the beginning," from Latinized form of Greek arkhaio-, comb. form of arkhaios "ancient," from arkhe "beginning" (see archon).[archaeo- etymology, archaeo- origin, 英语词源]