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a combining form meaning “glass,” used in the formation of compound words: vitriform.
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Origin of vitri-
Combining form of Latin vitrum glass
Words nearby vitri-
vitreous silica, vitrescence, vitrescent, vitrescible, vitreum, vitri-, vitric, vitrics, vitrification, vitriform, vitrify
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How to use vitri- in a sentence
Varuna and the demon Vitri both derive their names from var, vri, to cover, to enfold.
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore|Charles HardwickThere is an alternative reading, vitri for nitri; but I am still unable to understand the author's meaning.
The Letters of Cassiodorus|Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)Bassompierre is a tattler; I expect to do nothing with the Marechal de Vitri but by your means.
The Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz, Complete|Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de RetzThe allies having laid bridges over the scarp, the duke of Marlborough with his division passed the river and encamped at Vitri.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II.|Tobias Smollett