cairell

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Etymology

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Either directly from Vulgar Latin *quadrellus, a diminutive of quadrus, or from caire +‎ -ell.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cairell m (plural cairells)

  1. (historical) quarrel (bolt for an arbalest or crossbow)
  2. an angular, sharp-edged stone
  3. (botany) wild buckwheat, black bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus)
    Synonym: fajol bord
  4. (botany) water caltrop (Trapa natans)
    Synonym: castanya d'aigua

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