CLAVIS

Etymology

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• (Roman key): key

• (device for restraint): shackles

• (glossary): glossary, idioticon, vocabulary

• (identification guide): conspectus, key

Anagrams

• 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



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