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

The first period of hegemony was that of Chavin, which from about 700 b.c. to the dawn of the Christian era controlled the central coast of Peru and the adjacent mountains.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann