clavi

n. [ F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key + chorda string. ] (Mus.) A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte. See Clarichord. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. clavicule, fr. L. clavicula a little key, tendril, dim. of clavis key, akin to claudere to shut. See Close, and cf. Clef. ] (Anat.) The collar bone, which is joined at one end to the scapula, or shoulder blade, and at the other to the sternum, or breastbone. In man each clavicle is shaped like the letter &unr_;, and is situated just above the first rib on either side of the neck. In birds the two clavicles are united ventrally, forming the merrythought, or wishbone. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. clavicorne. ] (Zool.) Having club-shaped antennæ. See Antennæ -- n. One of the Clavicornes. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL.; Fr. L. clava club + cornu horn. ] (Zool.) A group of beetles having club-shaped antennæ. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. claviculaire. See Clavicle. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the clavicle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., fr. L. clavis key. ] (Mus.) The keyboard of an organ, pianoforte, or harmonium. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Clavier (&unr_;) is the German name for a pianoforte. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. clava club + -form. ] (Bot.) Club-shaped; clavate. Craig. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L., fr. clavis key + gerere to carry. ] One who carries the keys of any place. [ 1913 Webster ]