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calci-

  1. a combining form of calcium, used with the meaning “calcium salt” or “calcite” in the formation of compound words:

    calciferous.

calci-

combining_form

  1. indicating lime or calcium

    calcify

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Word History and Origins

Origin of calci-1

< Latin calc- (stem of calx lime; chalk ) + -i-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of calci-1

from Latin calx, calc- limestone

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Example Sentences

"Flying Eagle and Eglantine are welcome in the calci of Atozac," she answered.

Cavallo ingrassato tira calci—A horse that is grown fat kicks.

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