carvel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑɹvɪl/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɑːvɪl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /-əl/ (General-American)
- /-əl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Middle English carvel, carvelle, carvile, kervel (“small ship; caravel”), from Old French caruelle, carvelle, kirvelle, see further at caravel. The English word is cognate with Middle Dutch karveel.
Meanings
- (historical) Synonym of caravel (“a light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship”).
- (obsolete) A jellyfish (e.g. Medusozoa).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| karvel | alternative | lexicographic | |
| carvels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |