chilo-

¹

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

   chiloplasty.

chilo-

²

1. variant of kilo-:

   chilopod.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chilo-¹

Combining form of Greek cheîlos lip

Example Sentences

In the first nightmarish hour after a massive earthquake devastated Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, the Thomases were able to pull their sons Chilo and Jameson from the rubble.

From Seattle Times

Webb County District Attorney Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz said that acid appeared to be inside it.

From Fox News

Haitian Chilo Semaco, 36, said Mexico has been “more or less” welcoming to the Haitian immigrants.

From Washington Times

The friends I put in the band – Linda Love on keyboards, Anna Goodman, Chilo Eribenne, Michelle Ndrika – helped make it look good on TV, but we didn’t go down well on Top of the Pops because the producers were wondering why we didn’t take it seriously.

From The Guardian

He just said, 'Chilo and Gabe, you guys are being replaced.'

From Chicago Tribune