Clio


Clio

noun \ˈklī-(ˌ)ō, ˈklē-\

Definition of CLIO

1
: the Greek Muse of history
2
plural Cli·os : a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in print and broadcast advertising

Origin of CLIO

Latin, from Greek Kleiō
First Known Use: 1557

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