English Explanatory Dictionary

clavis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Roman key.
  2. A device for restraint of the hands.
  3. Synonym of glossary: a key to the meaning of various terms.
  4. A key; an identification guide; a series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.

Pronunciation

/ˈkleɪ.vɪs/ /ˈklɑv.ɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clavis.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clavis2.wav

Word forms

clavis clavises claves

Etymology

From Latin clāvis (“a key”). Doublet of clave and clef.

Synonyms

key shackles glossary identification guide conspectus

Related words

clavichord
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