arambel

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic الحنبل (al-ḥánbal), from Arabic حَنْبَل (ḥanbal, ceremonial tapestry). Doublet of alfombra and alhamar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɾamˈbel/ [a.ɾãmˈbel]
  • Rhymes: -el
  • Syllabification: a‧ram‧bel

Noun

arambel m (plural arambeles)

  1. a drapery, tapestry; a patchwork hanging
  2. tatter; shred

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