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calefactory

/ˌkælɪˈfæktəri/
noun
  1. A room in a monastery where monks gather to warm themselves.
    • The monks retreated to the calefactory to escape the winter chill.
    • The old monastery's calefactory still had a large stone fireplace.
    • After morning prayers, they met in the calefactory for hot tea.
adjective
  1. Relating to or producing heat; warming.
    • The calefactory effect of the fire made the cabin cozy.
    • The calefactory properties of the sun help plants grow in spring.
    • This calefactory blanket keeps you warm without electricity.
Synonyms
heatingwarming
Antonyms
cooling
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