Clio

[ klee-oh; klahy-oh ]

noun

, plural Cli·os

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
2. any of a group of awards presented annually by the advertising industry for achievement in television commercials.
3. a female given name.

Clio

/ ˈklaɪəʊ /

noun

1. Greek myth the Muse of history

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clio¹

< Latin < Greek Kleiṓ, equivalent to klei- (stem of kleîn to make famous, celebrate) + -ō suffix used for women's names

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clio¹

C19: from Latin, from Greek Kleiō, from kleein to celebrate

Example Sentences

They carjacked a Renault Clio, took the car, and fled with it.

From The Daily Beast

Other members of Whig-Clio have included Aaron Burr, Woodrow Wilson, Samuel Alito, and Mitch Daniels.

From The Daily Beast

To other students, Cruz seemed singularly interested in ideological life, and Whig-Clio proved the natural outlet for it.

From The Daily Beast

A second vehicle, a Renault Clio, was also found containing a weapon and some money.

From The Daily Beast

Clio was named “Best New Restaurant” in Esquire magazine and “Best Restaurant in Boston” by Food & Wine.

From The Daily Beast

On his tomb, Clio with moving finger has carved one of his own sentences, nor all your tears shall blot a line of it.

From Project Gutenberg

Matrona always wears a discontented look when she hears the praises of Clio. '

From Project Gutenberg

"Get the Clio ready for this man," Uncle Jimmy shouted to an assistant at the far end of the float.

From Project Gutenberg

But Uncle Jimmy's assistant had hold of the "painter," or rope, by which the Clio had been fastened to the wharf.

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The Clio was lying with her nose against the float, and there was nothing to do but hoist her sail.

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