Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
×

Clovis

adjective Clo·vis \ ˈklō-vəs \

Definition of Clovis

: of or relating to a widely distributed prehistoric culture of North America characterized by leaf-shaped flint projectile points having fluted sides

Origin and Etymology of clovis

Clovis, New Mexico

Clovis

geographical name Clo·vis \ ˈklō-vəs \

Definition of Clovis

1 city in central California northeast of Fresno population 95,631
2 city in eastern New Mexico near the border with Texas population 37,775

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up Clovis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

meritorious

play

deserving of honor or esteem

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. insubordinate 'disobedient to authority'

  2. promulgate 'to make known by open declaration'

  3. epochal 'momentous or unparalleled'

  4. clemency 'merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment'

  5. suborn 'to induce to commit perjury'

SEE ALL

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Clovis

Test Your Vocabulary

Name More Food!

  • red-fruit
  • Name that Fruit!
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games