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Clovis

adjective Clo·vis \ˈklō-vəs\

Definition of CLOVIS

:  of or relating to a widely distributed prehistoric culture of North America characterized by leaf-shaped flint projectile points having fluted sides
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Origin of CLOVIS

Clovis, New Mexico
First Known Use: 1956

Clovis

geographical name Clo·vis \ˈklō-vəs\

Definition of CLOVIS

1
city cen California NE of Fresno pop 95,631
2
city E New Mexico pop 37,775

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