An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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A combining form meaning "the earth," used in the formation of compound words.

Geo-, form Gk. ge "earth, land, ground, soil."

Zamin, zami "earth, ground," from Mid.Pers. zamig "earth;" Av. zam- "the earth;" cf. Skt. ksam; Gk. khthôn, khamai "on the ground;" L. homo "earthly being" and humus "the earth" (as in homo sapiens or homicide, humble, humus, exhume); PIE root *dh(e)ghom "earth."