calories
|cal-o-ries|
B2
/ˈkæləriz/
(calorie)
energy unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'calorie' originates from French, specifically the word 'calorie', where 'calor' meant 'heat'.
Historical Evolution
'calorie' changed from the French word 'calorie' and eventually became the modern English word 'calorie'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a unit of heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a unit of energy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45