calefactory

[ kal-uh-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree ]

adjective

1. serving to heat.

noun

, plural cal·e·fac·to·ries.

1. a heated parlor or sitting room in a monastery.

calefactory

/ -trɪ; ˌkælɪˈfæktərɪ /

adjective

1. giving warmth

noun

1. a heated sitting room in a monastery

Word History and Origins

Origin of calefactory¹

1530–40; < Late Latin calefactōrius having a warming or heating power, equivalent to Latin calefac ( ere ) to make warm ( calefacient ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of calefactory¹

C16: from Latin calefactōrius, from calefactus made warm; see calefacient

Example Sentences

In the more carefully constructed monasteries this apartment was so placed as to adjoin the calefactory, which allowed the introduction of hot air, when needed.

From Project Gutenberg

Leading out of it is the ancient "calefactory," where the fire for the censers and thuribles was preserved.

From Project Gutenberg

Gardener's house     2. refectory; 3. calefactory; m,m.

From Project Gutenberg

There were the infirmary and the hospital; the calefactory or warming apparatus, the recreation hall and the winter hall, the locutorium and the common hall, and I know not what besides.

From Project Gutenberg

Above the calefactory is the ``dormitory'' opening into the south transept of the church, to enable the monks to attend the nocturnal services with readiness.

From Project Gutenberg