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
The Chavin are well-known for their advanced art, often featuring depictions of birds and felines.
From Reuters • Jul. 12, 2023
A landslide has engulfed a town in Peru's Chavin de Huantar district.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2022
Mr. Chavin testified that Mr. Durst contacted him in December 2014 to say he wanted to talk about their mutual friend, Ms. Berman, and about his first wife, Kathie McCormack Durst.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021
The first period of hegemony was that of Chavin, which from about 700 b.c. to the dawn of the Christian era controlled the central coast of Peru and the adjacent mountains.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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