Frigorifico

/ˌfrɪɡəˈriːfɪkoʊ/ adjective

Definition

Spanish/Italian form meaning cold-producing or refrigerating; relating to the production of cold.

Etymology

Spanish and Italian variant of 'frigorific,' formed the same way from Latin roots but used in Romance languages. Found in historical scientific texts from Spanish and Italian-speaking regions.

Kelly Says

Languages near Latin (Spanish, Italian) kept more of the original Latin 'frigor' root in their words—English borrowed the term but made it even longer and fancier!

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