Clovis

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • borne by several prominent people in Frankish/French and Germanic history.
  • (city/county seat in Curry County).
  • (city in Fresno County).
  • (archaeology) A particular site that contains evidence of an early Native American culture; the culture associated with this site.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Clodovicus derived from Frankish *Hlōdowig, *Hlūdawīg.

Origin

Frankish

*Hlōdowig, *Hlūdawīg

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