noun
Clovis
KLOH-vihs
Clovis (noun) means a male given name, historically borne by early Frankish kings. Example: “Clovis I was the first king to unite the Frankish tribes under one rule.”
noun
1
A male given name, historically borne by early Frankish kings.
"Clovis I was the first king to unite the Frankish tribes under one rule."
2
An ancient prehistoric culture (and its associated archaeological sites) in North America, known for a distinctive style of stone spear point.
"Archaeologists uncovered Clovis points at the dig site, dating back over 10,000 years."
How to use Clovis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a historical Frankish royal name, or (capitalized as a technical term) an ancient prehistoric toolmaking culture in the Americas.
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Etymology
The name comes from the Frankish *Hlōdowig — the same Germanic root that gives us "Louis" and "Ludwig." The Clovis archaeological culture is named after Clovis, New Mexico, where the first artifacts were found.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Clovis” mean?
The word “Clovis” means a male given name, historically borne by early Frankish kings. In plain terms, either a historical Frankish royal name, or (capitalized as a technical term) an ancient prehistoric toolmaking culture in the Americas.
How do you pronounce “Clovis”?
“Clovis” is pronounced KLOH-vihs (/ˈkloʊvɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Clovis” in a sentence?
Here is “Clovis” used in a sentence: “Clovis I was the first king to unite the Frankish tribes under one rule.”
What part of speech is “Clovis”?
“Clovis” is a noun.
Where does the word “Clovis” come from?
The word “Clovis” comes from Germanic. The name comes from the Frankish *Hlōdowig — the same Germanic root that gives us "Louis" and "Ludwig." The Clovis archaeological culture is named after Clovis, New Mexico, where the first artifacts were found.
How many meanings does “Clovis” have?
“Clovis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name, historically borne by early Frankish kings.
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