clivus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈklaɪvəs/
Etymology
Derived from Latin clīvus (“slope, hill”).
Meanings
- Part of the cranium at the skull base, a shallow depression behind the dorsum sellae that slopes obliquely backward.
- (historical) A road ascending a slope in Ancient Rome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clivi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
recline · climax · climate · incline · clinoid · client · clinic · decline