Clovis

¹ American  

[kloh-vis] / ˈkloʊ vɪs /

adjective

1. 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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Clovis ² American  

[kloh-vis] / ˈkloʊ vɪs /

noun

1. a town in central California.

2. a city in E New Mexico.

3. a male given name.

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Etymology

Origin of Clovis

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

Example Sentences

"These three sites were classic sites in the discovery and the documentation of the megafaunal extinctions in North America and the disappearance of the Clovis culture," said Kennett.

From Science Daily

After securing a warrant, investigators found a $1,000 ATM withdrawal made a day before the 9-11 call around 8:30 p.m. at a bank in Clovis, about 47 miles from Bass Lake.

From Los Angeles Times

Kelly Avants, a spokeswoman for Clovis Unified, said the district had not yet received notice of the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

He has high hopes for the state meet in Clovis.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the relatively small number of school districts that showed growth over roughly that same period are Elk Grove Unified in Sacramento County, Clovis Unified in Fresno County and Roseville City in Placer County.

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