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Autoclave :: Autoclave (n.) A kind of French stewpan with a steam-tight lid.

Clavate :: Clavate (a.) Alt. of Clavate.

Clavated :: Clavated (a.) Club-shaped; having the form of a club; growing gradually thicker toward the top. [See Illust. of Antennae..

Clave :: Clave () imp. of Cleave.

Clave :: Clave () of Cleav.

Clavecin :: Clavecin (n.) The harpsichord.

Clavel :: Clavel (n.) See Clevis.

Clavellate :: Clavellate (a.) See Clavate.

Clavellated :: Clavellated (a.) Said of potash, probably in reference to its having been obtained from billets of wood by burning..

Claver :: Claver (n.) See Clover.

Claver :: Claver (n.) Frivolous or nonsensical talk; prattle; chattering.

Claves :: Claves (pl. ) of Clavi.

Clavichord :: Clavichord (n.) A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte. See Clarichord..

Clavicle :: Clavicle (n.) 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 /, 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..

Clavicorn :: Clavicorn (a.) Having club-shaped antennae. See Antenna.

Clavicorn :: Clavicorn (n.) One of the Clavicornes.

Clavicornes :: Clavicornes (n. pl.) A group of beetles having club-shaped antennae.

Clavicular :: Clavicular (a.) Of or pertaining to the clavicle.

Clavier :: Clavier (n.) The keyboard of an organ, pianoforte, or harmonium..

Clavies :: Clavies (pl. ) of Clav.

Claviform :: Claviform (a.) Club-shaped; clavate.

Claviger :: Claviger (n.) One who carries the keys of any place.

Claviger :: Claviger (n.) One who carries a club; a club bearer.

Clavigerous :: Clavigerous (a.) Bearing a club or a key.

Clavis :: Clavis (n.) A key; a glossary.

Clavises :: Clavises (pl. ) of Clavi.

Clavus :: Clavus (n.) A callous growth, esp. one the foot; a corn..

Clavy :: Clavy (n.) A mantelpiece.

Conclave :: Conclave (n.) The set of apartments within which the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are continuously secluded while engaged in choosing a pope.