clavum

Dictionary entries

• clavus, clavi:

  Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension

  Frequency:

  Common

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  Field:

  Bio/medical

  = callus, wart, tumor, excrescence; foul brood in bees; fungus disease in olives;; nail, spike, rivet; purple stripe on tunic; tiller/helm, helm of ship of state;

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  acc. sg.

  gen. pl.
• clava, clavae:

  Feminine · Noun · 1st declension

  Frequency:

  Frequent

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = club, cudgel; staff; knotty/rough/wooden stick; exercise sword; Spartan scytale;; golf-club; (Cal);

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  gen. pl.
• claves, clavis:

  Feminine · Noun · 3rd declension

  Frequency:

  Very Rare

  Dictionary:

  Lewis & Short

  = door-key; bar/key for turning a press, lever; hook for bowling a hoop;

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  gen. pl.