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crenel

/ˈkɹɛnəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
crenel
IPA
/ˈkɹɛnəl/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old French crenel ( > modern French créneau), diminutive of cren (“notch”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkɹɛnəl/

Inflected Forms

crenels (plural) creneaux (plural)

Derived Forms

crenellate crenelled

Frequently Paired Words

crenelle loophole

Synonyms

embrasure[Appendix:Glossary crenelle scallop crenation crenature crenelate crenellate

Rhymes With

kennel fennel phenyl antennal treenail

Questions

How do you pronounce crenel?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹɛnəl/.
What does crenel mean?
The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.
Where does crenel come from?
From Old French crenel ( > modern French créneau), diminutive of cren (“notch”).

How to pronounce crenel

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