Definition of CLAVUS

clavus

Plural: clavi, clavuses

Noun

  • A horny thickening of the skin, like a corn or callus.
  • a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
  • A callous growth, especially on the foot; a corn.

Examples

  • He developed a CLAVUS from gripping his Scrabble tiles too tightly in competitive games.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin clāvus (“a nail”). Doublet of clove.

Synonyms

corn

Scrabble Score: 11

clavus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clavus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clavus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

clavus: valid Words With Friends Word