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Clovis
Clovis 1 City (1990 pop. 50,323), Fresno co., S central Calif., near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range; inc. 1912. It is a growing trade center in a farm and vineyard area; the population more than tripled from 1970 to 1990. 2 City (1990 pop. 30,954), seat of Curry co., E N.Mex., near the Texas line; inc. 1909. It is a railroad division point, the trade center of a cattle and irrigated farm area (with large stockyards), and the home of Cannon Air Force Base, a tactical air command facility. A state park is nearby. A huge county fair and a rodeo are annual events. The Clovis Complex, an archaeological find near the city, has provided the unearthing of ancient spearhead remnants. |
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"Clovis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Clovis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Clovis.html "Clovis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Clovis.html |
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Clovis1 (465–511), king of the Franks from 481. He extended Merovingian rule to Gaul and Germany after victories at Soissons (486) and Cologne (496), making Paris his capital. After his conversion to Christianity he championed orthodoxy against the Arian Visigoths, finally defeating them in the battle of Poitiers (507). He is traditionally regarded as founder of the French nation, and Louis as the Christian name of many early kings of France derives from Clovis.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Clovis.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Clovis.html |
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Clovis (465–511) King of the Franks (481–511). He succeeded his father Childeric (died 481) as king of the Salian Franks at Tournai, and extended Merovingian rule to Gaul and Germany after victories at Soissons (486) and Cologne (496). After his conversion to Christianity, he championed orthodoxy against the Arian Visigoths, finally defeating them in the battle of Poitiers (507). He made Paris his capital.
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"Clovis." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Clovis." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Clovis.html "Clovis." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Clovis.html |
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Clovis
Clovis (c.466–511), King of the Franks. By inheritance he became King of the Salian Franks in 481; by conquest he expanded his domain to include much of Roman Gaul and other territory. The decisive event of his career was his conversion to Christianity and his Baptism. The date of this is given by Gregory of Tours as 496, but modern critics suggest 503, 506, or 508 as more likely.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Clovis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Clovis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Clovis.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Clovis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Clovis.html |
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Clovis2 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), often found in conjunction with the bones of mammoths. The culture was first found near Clovis in eastern New Mexico, US.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Clovis1.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Clovis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Clovis1.html |
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Clovis ♂ (French) derivative of the Germanic personal name Hlodovic, a compound of hlōd ‘famous, clear’ + wīg ‘war’. The name, a doublet of Louis, is also occasionally used in the English-speaking world.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Clovis.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Clovis.html |
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Clovis, USA The two towns in California and New Mexico are named after Clovis I (c.466–511), Merovingian King of the Franks (481–511).
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Clovis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Clovis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Clovis.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Clovis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Clovis.html |
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Clovis ♂ Germanic. Clovis (c.466–511) was the founder of the medieval Frankish kingdom, a precursor of modern France.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Clovis1.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Clovis." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Clovis1.html |
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Clovis
•Attis, gratis, lattice
•malpractice, practice, practise
•Atlantis, mantis
•pastis
•Lettice, lettuce, Thetis
•apprentice, compos mentis, in loco parentis, prentice
•Alcestis, testis
•poetess • armistice
•appendicitis, arthritis, bronchitis, cellulitis, colitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, dermatitis, encephalitis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, hepatitis, laryngitis, lymphangitis, meningitis, nephritis, neuritis, osteoarthritis, pericarditis, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis
•epiglottis, glottis
•solstice
•mortise, rigor mortis
•countess • viscountess
•myosotis, notice, Otis
•poultice • justice • giantess • clematis
•Curtis • interstice • Tethys
•Glenrothes • Travis
•Jarvis, parvis
•clevis, crevice, Nevis
•Elvis, pelvis
•Avis, Davies, mavis
•Leavis • Divis • novice • Clovis
•Jervis, service
•marquess, marquis
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"Clovis." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Clovis." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Clovis.html "Clovis." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Clovis.html |
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