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