calli-

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

calli-

combining_form

1. beautiful

   calligraphy

Word History and Origins

Origin of calli-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of calli-¹

from Greek kalli-, from kallos beauty

Example Sentences

Several chiefs were silently seated round a fire, burning in front of a calli, which Black Cat recognised as the medicine lodge.

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Madame Guillois returned to her calli, her heart relieved of a heavy weight; for a long time she had not felt so happy.

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Valentine then left the calli, and rejoined his friends, who were reposing round a fire lit by Curumilla.

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After the first emotion had passed over, Valentine took his mother's arm in his, and led her gently back to the calli.

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So soon as she appeared, all proceeded to the calli of the chief, preceded by the Comanche warrior, who served as guide.

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