clave¹ /klāv/

A gradual swelling at the distal end of a structure, resembling a club

clavate /klāˈvāt or klavˈāt/ or clavˈated /-id/ adjective

Club-shaped

clavāˈtion noun

Articulation in a socket

clavˈiform adjective

In the form of a club

clavˈiger /-i-jər/ noun

A club-bearer

clavigerous /-ijˈər-əs/ adjective

Club-bearing

clavˈūlate adjective

Somewhat club-shaped

clave³ /kläˈvā/

One of a pair of small wooden cylinders held in the hands and struck together to mark S American dance rhythms

clavis /klāˈvis (L kläˈwis)/

A key, hence a clue or aid for solving problems, interpreting a cipher, etc, a glossary

claviger /klavˈi-jər/ noun

Someone who keeps a key, a custodian

clavigˈerous adjective

Keeping keys

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