clave

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • (figurative) key to a problem or puzzle
  • password
  • code
  • (music) clef
  • (musical instruments) clave

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin clāvis (key, bar, deadbolt, a key).

Origin

Latin

clāvis

Gloss

key, bar, deadbolt, a key

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

鍵

Emoji
⌨️ 🔐 🗝️

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