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Calvin

noun

1 Calvin

United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-).

synonym: Melvin Calvin.

2 Calvin

Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564).

synonyms: Jean Caulvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Chauvin, John Calvin.

Polish: Kalwin, Jan Kalwin


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Calvins

noun

Roget 225: clothing, investment; covering etc. 223; dress, raiment, drapery, costume, attire, guise, toilet, toilette, trim; ... show more

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