longi-

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

   longicorn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of longi-¹

< Latin, combining form of longus long ¹; -i-

Example Sentences

Maximus vero studiorum fructus est, et velut prmium quoddam amplissimum longi laboris, ex tempore dicendi facultas.

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The words of Cassiodorus are 'horrea longi temporis vetustate destructa.'

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Perierunt tempora longi / Servitii—My long 20 period of service has led to no advancement.

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Pedes longi, digitis tribus anticis omnin divisis, interioribus brevissimis, ungue medio pectinato.

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Maximus vero studiorum fructus est, et velut præmium quoddam amplissimum longi laboris, ex tempore dicendi facultas.

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