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Clovis3

Pronunciation: /ˈkləʊvɪs/
Definition of Clovis

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

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Definition of Clovis in the US English dictionary
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