vitri-

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

   vitriform.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitri-¹

Combining form of Latin vitrum glass

Example Sentences

That finding led to recommended criminal charges that Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vitri Ferman is now considering.

From Washington Times

In ancient Rome, Pliny called it mendacio vitri, or “lying glass.”

From New York Times

Of the lozenge the following extraordinary description is given in a MS. of Glover, 'Lozenga est pars vitri in vitrea fenestra.'

From Project Gutenberg

There is an alternative reading, vitri for nitri; but I am still unable to understand the author's meaning.

From Project Gutenberg

Licet urbs vetustissima Visbycensis potentissima ac opulentissima quondam fuerit et pro minima occasione, nempe fractionis unius fenestralis vitri vix valoris obolaris, humiliata sit, tamen leges maritim� et decisiones omnium controversiarum singulariter longe lat�que observantur.

From Project Gutenberg