Advertisement
Advertisement
chilo-
1- a combining form meaning “lip,” used in the formation of compound words:
chiloplasty.
chilo-
2- variant of kilo-:
chilopod.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of chilo-1
Combining form of Greek cheîlos lip
Discover More
Example Sentences
The sage Chilo asked Esop what God was doing, and he answered that he was “depressing the proud and exalting the humble.”
From Project Gutenberg
It seems to be more 152probable that Chilo had his own reasons for not choosing that his friend should return to Rome.
From Project Gutenberg
Lad, a brand-new knife is thine if thou'lt win for me those sandals of Chilo's!
From Project Gutenberg
In the course of a conversation, being asked by Chilo (one of the wise men of Greece), 'What is the employment of the gods?'
From Project Gutenberg
But what wouldst thou say, Chilo, were I to advise thee to buy not a male but a female slave?
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse