klefo

Esperanto

Etymology

From English clef. Doublet of klavo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklefo/
• Rhymes: -efo
• Hyphenation: kle‧fo

Noun

klefo (accusative singular klefon, plural klefoj, accusative plural klefojn)

1. (music) clef

   Synonym: kleo

Ido

Etymology

Borrowed from French clef, clé, from Latin clavis. Paronym to klavo.

Noun

klefo (plural klefi)

1. key (for a lock, etc.)

Derived terms

• klefagar (“to lock with a key”)
• desklefagar (“to unlock with a key”)
• kleforiglo (“safety bolt”)

See also

• klavo (“key (of a keyboard)”)