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Definition of claude

claude

/klɔːd/
claude
Plural:Claudes
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claude Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A masculine or occasionally feminine given name of French origin, derived from the ancient Roman family name Claudius.

Example

"The French composer Claude Debussy revolutionized early twentieth-century music with his impressionistic harmonies."

2

American A small city in the Texas Panhandle region of the south-central United States, serving as the county seat of Armstrong County.

• Rhymes for claude

• Nearby Words

classy
clatter
clattery
claude
claudia
claudius
clause

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Claude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/claude
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