calori-

1. a combining form meaning “heat,” used in the formation of compound words:

   calorimeter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of calori-¹

< Latin, combining form representing calor; -i-

Example Sentences

Nicolucci's and Calori's researches lead to opposite results regarding the distribution of brachycephalic skulls in Italy.

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I saw at once that the whole thing was a scandalous swindle, for Madame Binetti had told me that the Calori was very rich.

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She has changed her name to Calori, and she sings at the 'Haymarket.'

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