callais

/ kəˈleɪɪs /

noun

1. a green stone found as beads and ornaments in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age of W Europe

Word History and Origins

Origin of callais¹

C19: from Greek kallais

Example Sentences

“The only thing we ask is that they don’t touch our boxes,” Callais said.

From Washington Times

Callais also referred to Queen Elizabeth II’s first royal visit to Paris in 1957, which saw a large parade in the Seine river while none of the boxes were removed.

From Washington Times

“We agree that we will not move,” added Callais.

From Washington Times

“We are a symbol of Paris,” said Jérôme Callais, who’s been selling books on the quayside since the 90s and who heads the Cultural Association of Booksellers of Paris, which advocates for the safeguarding of the boxes.

From Washington Times

“We are a symbol of Paris,” said Jérôme Callais, who’s been selling books on the quayside since the 90s and who heads the Cultural Association of Booksellers of Paris, which advocates for the safeguarding of the boxes.

From Seattle Times