Clovis3

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkləʊvɪs/

noun

[usually as modifier] Archaeology
  • a Palaeo-Indian culture of Central and North America, dated to about 11,500–11,000 years ago and earlier. The culture is distinguished by heavy leaf-shaped stone spearheads ( Clovis points). Compare with Folsom2.

Origin:

first found near Clovis in eastern New Mexico, US