frigorific
[ frig-uh-rif-ik ]
/ ˌfrɪg əˈrɪf ɪk /
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adjective
causing or producing cold.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Frigidaire, frigidarium, frigidity, frigidoreceptor, Frigid Zone, frigorific, frijol, frijoles refritos, frill, frilled lizard, frilling
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frigorific
/ (ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk) /
adjective
obsolete causing cold or freezing
Word Origin for frigorific
C17: from French frigorifique, from Latin frīgorificus, from frīgus cold, coldness + facere to make
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