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- [kley-vuh s, klah-]
- /ˈkleɪ vəs, ˈklɑ-/
- /klˈavəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kley-vuh s, klah-]
- /ˈkleɪ vəs, ˈklɑ-/
Definitions of clavus word
- noun clavus a corn on the toe 3
- noun plural clavus Psychiatry. an intense headache in which the pain is likened to one that would be produced by a sharp object driven into the skull. 1
- noun plural clavus (in ancient Rome) a vertical stripe or band of purple worn on the tunic by senators and equites. 1
- noun plural clavus Entomology. clavola. 1
- noun clavus A callous growth, especially on the foot; a corn. 1
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Origin of clavus
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Latin: literally, nail; akin to claudere to close
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Parts of speech for Clavus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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clavus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clavus usage trend in Literature
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