Calvus

/ˈkæl.vəs/ adjective

Definition

Latin term meaning bald or hairless, still used in anatomical and scientific naming conventions in English.

Etymology

A Latin adjective meaning bald, used in English primarily in binomial scientific names (like 'calvus' in species descriptions) and formal anatomical terminology.

Kelly Says

This Latin word is still alive in modern science—you'll see it in the actual scientific names of bald species, like the bald eagle's genus name includes reference to calvus, showing how living organisms are literally named using ancient Latin descriptions.

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