an appellation early used for the capital of the Arverni, according to the custom of the latter ages of naming towns from the people; it was formerly called Nemophorus, (Strabo). The Arverni, a brave and ancient people, and one of the most powerful nations of Gaul, claimed affinity with the Romans, as descendants from Antenor, (Lucan): and after their conquest by the Romans, their ancient liberty was preserved to them, on account of their bravery, (Pliny). Above 1000 years ago the town was called Claram Mena, from its situation, (Valerius). Now Clermont, in Auvergne. E. Long. 3° 20'. N. Lat. 45° 42'.