corbeil en · NOUN
Etymology
From French corbeil, from Latin corbicula, from corbis (“a basket”). Doublet of corbicula. By surface analysis, Latin corb- + -eil (“diminutive suffix”).
Meanings
- A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.
- A basket filled with earth and set up as a protection from the fire of the enemy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| corbeils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
pannier (decorative basket)