CORBEIL

Etymology

Proper noun

Corbeil (plural Corbeils)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Corbeil is the 22906th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1117 individuals. Corbeil is most common among White (91.05%) individuals.

Anagrams

• bricole, orbicle

Etymology

Noun

corbeil (plural corbeils)

A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.

(military) A basket filled with earth and set up as a protection from the fire of the enemy.

Synonyms

• (decorative basket): pannier

Anagrams

• bricole, orbicle

Source: Wiktionary


Cor"beil, n. Etym: [F. corbeile, fr. L. corbicula a little basket, dim. of corbis basket. Cf. Corbel, Corb, Corvette.]

1. (Arch.)

Definition: A sculptured basket of flowers; a corbel. [Obs.]

2. pl. (Fort.)

Definition: Small gabions. Brande & C.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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