noun
clavis
Clavis (noun) means a Roman key.
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.
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Etymology
From Latin clāvis (“a key”). Doublet of clave and clef.
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What is the meaning of clavis?
"clavis" (noun) means a Roman key.
What are the different meanings of clavis?
"clavis" has 3 main meanings: 1. A Roman key; 2. A device for restraint of the hands; 3. Synonym of glossary: a key to the meaning of various terms.