lyrico-|ˈlɪrɪkəʊ| combining form of Gr. λυρικός lyric, as in lyrico-dramatic, lyrico-epicadjs. 1873Kingsbury in Speaker's Comm. IV. 665 The Song of Songs might be called a lyrico-dramatic poem.1897Dowden Hist.Fr.Lit. i. 4 Cantilènes, short lyrico-epic poems.