Etymology of the Latin word clavicula
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)
Derivations in Latin
caviculaDerivations in other languages
English
clavicle, English
collarbone, French
keville, French
clavicule, Italian
clavicola, Portuguese
chavelha, Portuguese
clavícula, Portuguese
cravelha, Portuguese
clavilha, Romanian
claviculă, Spanish
clavícula, Spanish
clavijaUsage
Word found in Medieval Latin, New Latin, Classic Latin
