Clio

[ klee-oh; klahy-oh ]

noun

, plural Cli·os

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of history.
2. any of a group of awards presented annually by the advertising industry for achievement in television commercials.
3. a female given name.

Clio

/ ˈklaɪəʊ /

noun

1. Greek myth the Muse of history

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clio¹

< Latin < Greek Kleiṓ, equivalent to klei- (stem of kleîn to make famous, celebrate) + -ō suffix used for women's names

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clio¹

C19: from Latin, from Greek Kleiō, from kleein to celebrate

Example Sentences

The vehicle, a black Renault Clio, had left the road and hit a tree.

From BBC

"We went from my friend's into my Renault Clio," says Luke.

From BBC

The inquiry has previously heard that farmer John Wilson called Police Scotland after spotting the Renault Clio on the morning of 5 July.

From BBC

Developed by Greek telecoms provider Cosmote, the free app’s designers say they hope to build on existing features that include an artificial intelligence-powered virtual guide, Clio.

From Washington Times

Police Scotland has appealed for sightings of Ms MacLeod and the car, a Renault Clio.

From BBC