Chavin

[ chuh-veen ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a Peruvian culture flourishing from the 1st to the 6th century a.d.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chavin¹

Named after Chavin, town in Peru

Example Sentences

At one place, near Chavin de Huanta, there are remarkable ruins which are very old.

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