Pronunciation: [vˈa͡ɪvz] (IPA) 
The word "Vives" is spelled with two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced as /ˈvaɪvz/. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "vie" as in "compete", and the sound of the letter "v". The second syllable is pronounced with the sound of "z" as in "zebra" and the letter "s". As the pronunciation suggests, "Vives" is a surname of Spanish origin, commonly found in Catalan-speaking areas.
Vives is a term that can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a type of low-growing, leguminous plant that is commonly found in grasslands and pastures. It belongs to the genus Vicia and is characterized by its delicate and slender stems, with clusters of small, pea-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, or white. Vives plants are known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which improves its fertility and benefits other plants in the ecosystem.
As a verb, vives is the second person singular form of the word "vivir," which means "to live" in Spanish. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate someone's existence or current state of being alive. In addition to denoting physical life, it can also express the idea of experiencing or enjoying life to the fullest. The verb vives is conjugated in different tenses and moods to match the subject and context of the sentence, allowing for the expression of actions and situations related to living.
Overall, vives can refer to a type of plant or serve as a verb meaning "to live" in Spanish.
Enlarged glands, sometimes suppurating, on the side of the head below the ear in young horses.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
A disease in animals, especially in horses, seated in the glands under the ears.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "Vives" originates from the Latin word "vivus", meaning "alive" or "living". In Old French, this term was transformed into "vif", which carried the sense of "lively" or "quick". Over time, the word "vif" developed into "vives" in Old Spanish and eventually made its way into various Romance languages, including Catalan and Occitan. The term has also been adopted in English, primarily used as a surname or as a reference to the 16th-century Spanish humanist, Juan Luis Vives.
