CLAN


Meaning of CLAN in English

n. 1 a group of people with a common ancestor, esp. in the Scottish Highlands. 2 a large family as a social group. 3 a group with a strong common interest. 4 a a genus, species, or class. b a family or group of animals, e.g. elephants.

[ ME f. Gael. clann f. L planta sprout ]

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