noun
Clovis
KLOH-vihs
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."
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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.