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Etymology of the English word clavicle

the English word clavicle
derived from the Latin word clavicula (a little key; key; vine-tendril; pivot)
derived from the Medieval Latin word clavis (door-key; bar, key for turning a press)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *klawo

Date

The earliest known usage of clavicle in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

interclavicle

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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