Calvin

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /ˈkælvɪn/

Origin

Latinization of Middle French Cauvin, a nickname for a chauve person.

Proper noun

proper nouns

1. of French and Spanish origin, notably borne by John Calvin, French Protestant theologian
2. (chiefly US) derived from the surname; used especially by nonconformist families

Derived terms

• Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle
• Calvin cycle
• Calvinism

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