Clovis

[ kloh-vis ]

/ ˈkloʊ vɪs /

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adjective

of or relating to a Paleo-Indian cultural tradition of North America, especially the American Southwest, dated 10,000–9000 b.c. and characterized by a usually bifacial, fluted stone projectile point (Clovis point ) used in big-game hunting.

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Origin of Clovis

1955–60; after Clovis, New Mexico, near where such projectile points were found

Words nearby Clovis

clove oil, clove pink, clover, cloverleaf, cloverleaf aerial, Clovis, Clovis I, clovis point, clowder, clown, clown anemone

Other definitions for Clovis (2 of 2)

Clovis²

[ kloh-vis ]

/ ˈkloʊ vɪs /

noun

a town in central California.

a city in E New Mexico.

a male given name.

How to use Clovis in a sentence

Until the 2000s, there was still open debate over whether a group known as the Clovis people were the first inhabitants of the Americas.
These footprints could push back human history in the Americas|Philip Kiefer|September 27, 2021|Popular-Science
Without clear product wins and nostalgia to maintain momentum, Clovis could fall as quickly as it rises.
Can You Spot the Next GameStops?|Sean Culligan|April 5, 2021|Ozy
While the Clovis, California native may not have completely believed that, he wasn't about to sit around and find out.
Chris Colfer on Writing, Acting, and the Pain of Being A Pop Culture Trailblazer|Oliver Jones|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sam Clovis was recruited to the Iowa GOP ticket to deliver right-wing votes to Senate candidate Joni Ernst.
The Far-Right Radio Host Who Could Deliver the Senate to the GOP|Ben Jacobs|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“Presidential impeachment under almost any circumstances has a way of dividing America,” Clovis said.
The Far-Right Radio Host Who Could Deliver the Senate to the GOP|Ben Jacobs|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2013, for example, Clovis said that it would be difficult to impeach the President “because he claims to be black.”
The Far-Right Radio Host Who Could Deliver the Senate to the GOP|Ben Jacobs|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first U.S. immigrants were known as the Clovis people and arrived 13,000 years ago from Asia.
Ellis Island’s Doubled-Edged Legacy|J.P. O’Malley|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Clovis made himself master of the city through the treason of Saint Remy, who baptized that crowned bandit at Rheims.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
The help of one of the sons of Clovis had been unwisely invoked for this operation.
Theodoric the Goth|Thomas Hodgkin
Gaul, attracts Attila, 22; changed by Clovis' conversion, 190.
Theodoric the Goth|Thomas Hodgkin
The first victory of Clovis had insulted the honor of the Goths.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
Encouraged by this favourable prognostic, Clovis girded on his armour, engaged in battle, and gained a complete victory.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant