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English word origin

Etymology of stego

Clipping of various terms relating to steganography.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Steganographic; relating to or hidden using steganography.

noun

Steganography. · A secret message hidden using steganography.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of various terms relating to steganography.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A stegosaurus.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of stegosaurus.

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