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Synonyms for carol

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kar-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkær əl

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Définition of carol

Origin :
  • c.1300, "joyful song," also "dance in a ring," from Old French carole "kind of dance in a ring, round dance accompanied by singers," perhaps from Medieval Latin choraula "a dance to the flute," from Latin choraules "flute-player," from Greek khoraules "flute player who accompanies the choral dance," from khoros "chorus" (see chorus) + aulein "to play the flute," from aulos "reed instrument" (see alveolus). The meaning "Christmas hymn of joy" is attested from c.1500.
  • noun joyful hymn
Example sentences :
  • "Carol, see and get an ass to put these kishes on," said Ussher.
  • Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
  • "Which is its own reward, and generally doesn't get it," laughed Carol, colouring slightly.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • "I think you're quite wrong there, Carol," said Dora, interrupting her.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • "I don't think there is much misunderstanding, Carol," said Dora.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • I promised Carol that I should not say anything about it until she was out of England.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • Miss Carol said this with a distinct note of defiance in her voice.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • Miss Carol got up too, and as she took it she saw that his hand was trembling.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • "Carol does not know for certain who her father is," said Sir Arthur.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • When Carol and Dora returned from their ride Dora found a letter waiting for her.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith
  • I remember nothing about her, and as for Carol, she is a good girl whatever else she may be.
  • Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith

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