Claval

/ˈklɑːvəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a clava; having a club-shaped form, especially describing antenna or similar structures.

Etymology

From Latin clava (club) + -al (adjective suffix). Used in biological and entomological descriptions of anatomical features.

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Scientists love precise descriptive words—'claval' lets them describe exactly what they see without saying 'club-shaped like' over and over, making technical writing more efficient.

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