clavis
2 synonyms for clavis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A key used in ancient Rome.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
3. noun
A structured guide of clues, arranged in logical groups, that helps someone identify a species or other category.
“There are many disadvantages in using a clavis intended for another country, which necessarily includes plants that are absent from our islands while it omits some that are present and neglects the peculiarities of our island flora.”
Etymology
Comes from Latin clāvis ("a key"), and is a doublet of clave and clef.
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