Chavin

American  

[chuh-veen] / tʃəˈvin /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of Chavin

Named after Chavin, town in Peru

Example Sentences

"There's a steady decline in alcohol consumption in France and around the world, wine included, and a rise in responsible drinking," Mathilde Boulachin, founder of another leading French brand, Chavin, told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The New York Times also reported Chavin was stabbed, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023

A landslide has engulfed a town in Peru's Chavin de Huantar district.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2022

During the trial, Mr. Durst’s brother Douglas, who oversaw the family’s $8 billion real estate empire, and Nick Chavin, a longtime friend of Mr. Durst’s, were both witnesses for the prosecution.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2022

As I walked down the dimly lighted corridor toward where the torchlit deity had stood, my fingers ran along the walls created by Chavin craftworkers.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann