adj
Meaning 1
Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
borrel
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈbɒɹəl/
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US: /ˈbɔɹəl/
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US: /ˈbɑɹəl/
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rhymes with -ɒɹəl
noun
Meaning 2
A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Probably from burel (“coarse woolen cloth”).
Compare Old French burel (“reddish”) or French beurré (“butter pear”).