calli See {callus} callus n 1: an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) [syn: {callosity}] 2: bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone 3: (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid v 1: cause a callus to form on; "The long march had callused his feet" 2: form a callus or calluses; "His foot callused" [also: {calli} (pl)]