clavis (plural clavises or claves)
(archaeology) A Roman key.
A device for restraint of the hands.
A glossary.
(biology) A key; an identification guide; a series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
• (Roman key): key
• (device for restraint): shackles
• (glossary): glossary, idioticon, vocabulary
• (identification guide): conspectus, key
• Slavic, cavils
Source: Wiktionary
Cla"vis, n.; pl. L. Claves, E. Clavises. Etym: [L.]
Definition: A key; a glossary.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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