Carvel

//ˈkɑːvɪl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of caravel (“a light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship”). historical
  2. 2
    A jellyfish (e.g. Medusozoa). obsolete

Synonyms

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caravelcaravelsea blubbersea blubber

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.

Related phrases

carvel-builtcarvel-plankedsea blubber

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