Pronunciation: [kˈalvəs] (IPA) 
Calvous is a rare word that is spelled with a French origin, which means bald or having no hair. Its pronunciation uses the IPA phonetic transcription /kælˈvu/ or /kælˈvəs/. The letter 'c' is pronounced like 'k,' and the letter 'a' is pronounced with a short 'a' sound like 'æ.' The letter 'l' sounds like 'l,' and the letter 'v' is pronounced like 'v.' Lastly, the letter 'o' is silent, and the letter 'u' sounds like 'oo' in 'moon.'
"Calvous" is an adjective that originates from the Latin word "calvus," which means bald. It is primarily used to describe an individual who is completely devoid of hair on their head, thus having a bald scalp. The term "calvous" is often employed in a formal or scientific context, and may not be commonly used in everyday language.
The adjective "calvous" specifically refers to the lack of hair on the head, distinguishing it from other forms of baldness that may be partial or related to a specific condition or pattern, such as male pattern baldness. Individuals who are calvous have typically lost all their hair due to a variety of factors, including genetics, age, medical conditions, or treatments such as chemotherapy.
While "calvous" commonly refers to baldness on the scalp, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe other parts of the body that lack hair. For example, if an individual has no hair on their eyebrows or eyelashes, they could be described as calvous in those areas as well.
Overall, the term "calvous" is a concise and specific way to describe a person who is completely bald, emphasizing the absence of hair on the head or other body parts.
The word "calvous" is derived from the Latin word "calvus", which means "bald". "Calvus" itself is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "kel-", which means "to be uncovered" or "to be bald". This word has also influenced other related words in various Romance languages, such as "calvo" in Spanish and "chauve" in French, all referring to baldness.
