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What is the definition of greek root word pono?

The Greek root word "pono" means "labor", "toil", "work", or "suffering".

Here are some examples of words derived from "pono":

* Pone: (noun) a type of cornbread (from a Native American language, not directly from Greek)

* Ponder: (verb) to think about something carefully (from Latin "ponderare", meaning "to weigh")

* Opponent: (noun) a person who is against something (from Latin "opponere", meaning "to place against")

* Component: (noun) a part of a larger whole (from Latin "componere", meaning "to put together")

While "pono" itself is not commonly used in English, its meaning is reflected in many words that have been derived from it.

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