calizo

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Spanish

Etymology

From cal +‎ -izo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Spain) /kaˈliθo/
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /kaˈliso/
  • Rhymes: -iθo
  • Rhymes: -iso
  • Syllabification: ca‧li‧zo

Adjective

calizo (feminine caliza, masculine plural calizos, feminine plural calizas)

  1. (geology, relational) limestone
  2. (geology) calcareous, chalky

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