Chavin
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Chavin
Named after Chavin, town in Peru
Example Sentences
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"There's a steady decline in alcohol consumption in France and around the world, wine included, and a rise in responsible drinking," Mathilde Boulachin, founder of another leading French brand, Chavin, told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
A landslide has engulfed a town in Peru's Chavin de Huantar district.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2022
Chavin de Huantar temple, located in the north-central Andes, was once a religious and administrative center for people across the region.
From Reuters • May 30, 2022
Prosecutors then had to archive the testimony of a number of older witnesses, including Chavin, in case they died before Durst’s trial, sparking a lengthy series of pretrial hearings.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021
As I walked down the dimly lighted corridor toward where the torchlit deity had stood, my fingers ran along the walls created by Chavin craftworkers.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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