clavier 1
/kleuh vear", klav"ee euhr, klay"vee-/ , n.
the keyboard of a musical instrument.
[ 1700-10; clavi ( s ) key + -ier -IER 2 ]
clavier 2
— clavierist , n.
/kleuh vear", klav"ee euhr, klay"vee-/ , n.
any musical instrument having a keyboard, esp. a stringed keyboard instrument, as a harpsichord, clavichord, or piano.
Also, klavier .
[ 1835-45; Klavier clavier keyboard; see CLAVIER 1 ]