carvel
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈkɑːvɪl/, /-əl/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈkɑɹvɪl/, /-əl/
Noun

carvel (plural carvels)

  1. (nautical, historical) Synonym of caravel#English|caravel (“a light#Adjective|light, usually lateen-rigged sailing#Adjective|sailing ship#Noun|ship”)
  2. The sea blubber (Cyanea capillata); (obsolete) A jellyfish (Medusozoa).



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