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Chavez

cha·vez

US/ʃʌˈvɛz/ uncommon

noun

1.

Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978)

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Spanish Chávez, variant of Chaves, from Galician Chaves (“Chaves in Portugal and its castle”).

Phrases

  • Chavez Pass

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