calli-

a combining form meaning “beautiful,” occurring in loanwords from Greek (calligraphy); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (callisthenics).

Origin of calli-

<Greek kalli- combining form of kállos beauty, akin to kalós beautiful, fair

Words Nearby calli-

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How to use calli- in a sentence

Several chiefs were silently seated round a fire, burning in front of a calli, which Black Cat recognised as the medicine lodge.
The Trapper's Daughter | Gustave Aimard
Madame Guillois returned to her calli, her heart relieved of a heavy weight; for a long time she had not felt so happy.
The Trapper's Daughter | Gustave Aimard
Valentine then left the calli, and rejoined his friends, who were reposing round a fire lit by Curumilla.
The Trapper's Daughter | Gustave Aimard
After the first emotion had passed over, Valentine took his mother's arm in his, and led her gently back to the calli.
The Trapper's Daughter | Gustave Aimard
So soon as she appeared, all proceeded to the calli of the chief, preceded by the Comanche warrior, who served as guide.
The Pirates of the Prairies | Gustave Aimard

British Dictionary definitions for calli-

calli-

combining form

beautiful: calligraphy

Origin of calli-

from Greek kalli-, from kallos beauty

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