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Crank
2 years ago
14

The suffix-trophy means nourishment and?

Health
2 answers:
Lilit [14]2 years ago
4 0

Suffix meaning nutrition, nourishment, growth.

Lynna [10]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The suffix-trophy variously means nourishment, feeding and growth.

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