carvel

Meaning

Noun

Synonym of caravel
The sea blubber (Cyanea capillata (species)); A jellyfish (Medusozoa).

Origin

From Middle English carvel, carvelle, carvile, kervel, from Old French caruelle, carvelle, kirvelle, see further at caravel. The English word is cognate with Middle Dutch karveel.

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