tono-


  1. a combining form with the meanings “stretching,” “tension,” “tone,” used in the formation of compound words: tonometer.

Origin of tono-

1
<Greek tón(os) (see tone) + -o-

Words Nearby tono-

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How to use tono- in a sentence

  • Astraddle on tono-Bungay, he flashed athwart the empty heavens—like a comet—rather, like a stupendous rocket!

    Tono Bungay | H. G. Wells
  • After all, tono-Bungay is still a marketable commodity and in the hands of purchasers, who bought it from—among other vendors—me.

    Tono Bungay | H. G. Wells
  • She conceived a high opinion of tono-Bungay and took it in all forms and large quantities so long as I knew her.

    Tono Bungay | H. G. Wells
  • This work was indeed the main substance of my life through all the great time of the tono-Bungay symphony.

    Tono Bungay | H. G. Wells
  • This villen did lye heare to entice our men to run away; but now per the tono is comanded out of towne.