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Chavin

American

[chuh-veen] / tʃəˈvin /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a Peruvian culture flourishing from the 1st to the 6th century a.d.

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

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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