See Also: neighbouring(dictionary)

caloric (iou) and neighbouring (oh)


caloric (iou)



caloric noun & adjective. L18.
[French calorique, from Latin calor heat: see -IC.]
A. noun.
1. Hist. A hypothetical fluid formerly thought to be responsible for the phenomena of heat. L18.
2. Heat. arch. L18.
B. adjective. Of or pertaining to heat; expressed in calories. M19.
calorically adverb as or in the manner of heat; as regards heat: M19.

neighbouring (oh)



near the place where you are or the place you are talking about
-synonym nearby nearby
-see also bordering bordering
::The fair attracted hundreds of people from the neighbouring towns and villages.