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Chavin

American  
[chuh-veen] / tʃəˈvin /

adjective

  1. 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

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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 filmmakers began to think about another season of “The Jinx” as they reviewed testimony from conditional witnesses in the Berman case — people like Nick Chavin, the longtime friend turned “secret witness” against Durst.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2024

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

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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