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Clovis
(klōˈvĭs)
- A city of central California in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Fresno. It is a processing center. Population: 89,300.
- A city of eastern New Mexico near the Texas border. It is a trade center in a wheat and cattle area. Population: 33,300.
(klōˈvĭs)
adjective Of or relating to a prehistoric human culture widespread throughout North America from about 12,000 to 9,000 B.C., distinguished by sharp fluted projectile points made of chalcedony or obsidian.
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